Registered Veterinary Technician RVT Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic Fullerton, CA Job Details Part-time $35 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement 401(k) Employee assistance program Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Vascular access Companion animal handling CPR Certification Veterinary surgical assistance experience Teamwork Veterinary Technician Certification Peripheral intravenous cannulation BLS Certification Animal blood collection Veterinary radiography operation Veterinary CPR Anesthesiology Dog handling Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Acute care experience
Full Job Description Location:
Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic -
Fullerton Schedule:
Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 PM-8:00
AM Position:
Part Time Position Summary Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Fullerton emergency team. This is a part-time evening position with a consistent Saturday and Sunday evening schedule. Our hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care exclusively for dogs and cats. The RVT works closely with our emergency veterinarians and veterinary support team to provide skilled, compassionate nursing care to patients with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. Responsibilities The Registered Veterinary Technician should be comfortable performing a broad range of emergency and critical care nursing duties, including: Providing skilled nursing care for emergency and hospitalized patients Placing IV catheters Drawing blood and collecting diagnostic samples Obtaining diagnostic radiographs Monitoring and assessing patients and communicating changes in patient status to the attending veterinarian Preparing patients for surgical procedures Inducing anesthesia under veterinarian supervision Assisting veterinarians during emergency surgical procedures Monitoring anesthesia and recovering surgical patients Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian Providing appropriate care and monitoring for patients in isolation Safely and compassionately restraining dogs and cats for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation Following hospital protocols for patient care, infection control, safety, and cleanliness Working collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other members of the emergency team Requirements Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license Strong veterinary nursing and technical skills Experience with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, anesthesia, and surgical nursing Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats with varying temperaments and medical conditions Ability to remain organized and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency environment Strong communication and teamwork skills Dependable and able to work the scheduled Monday-Friday evening shifts Preferred Certifications Fear Free Certification and
RECOVER CPR
Certification are a plus but are not required at the time of hire. Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic will provide these certification opportunities for team members who do not already have them. Schedule Saturday and Sunday 8:00pm-8:00am Approximately 24 hours per week Benefits Part-time RVTs receive: Uniforms Discounted emergency veterinary care for their pets Paid Fear Free Certification, if not already certified Paid
RECOVER CPR
Certification, if not already certified About Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic is an independently and locally veterinarian-owned emergency practice serving Orange County pet families and the veterinary community. We have provided emergency veterinary care in Orange County since 1975 and are proud to be AAHA accredited. Our Fullerton hospital treats dogs and cats exclusively and provides emergency and urgent care during evening, overnight, weekend, and major holiday hours.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Continuing education credits Employee assistance program Employee discount License reimbursement Retirement plan
Experience:
Veterinary Technician :
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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