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VCA California Veterinary Specialists

Veterinary Technician Emergency & Critical Care Department

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What they do

An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.

$64,713 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialists Team! At VCA - California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Veterinary Assistant, and each person's individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued. There's something special about you, and we are excited to learn more! We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat and enhance the quality of life of our patients. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart. Why Join The VCA Family? Access to the people and resources from a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Tuition support and sponsorships Vet Tech license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long, and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Our advanced medical care, world-renown medical staff and excellent benefits are not the only things that set us apart. Riverside County is a great place to live. Do you live to eat, drink, and be merry? Temecula has approximately 50 established wineries, 177 restaurants on OpenTable.com, multiple micro-breweries, and a world class casino resort that was featured in USA Today's 10Best.com (Pechanga Resort and Casino). We are one hour from two international airports, one hour from San Diego's beaches, two hours from Los Angeles' museums, and 45 minutes from Palm Springs' world class shopping (look up Cabazon Outlets). If you want to snow board Big Bear is beautiful 2 hour drive or you can be in Idyllwild to hike Humber Park in 75 minutes. Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent, by delivering an outstanding client experience, so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Catheter placement Radiology Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment Surgical preparation and assisting Laboratory work Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? ! We look forward to getting to know you!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Emergency and critical care: 1 year (Preferred) Veterinary technician: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person