Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Emergency Critical Care

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

• Emergency Critical Care ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
• Pasadena
• 1.0 Pasadena, CA Job Details Full-time $25
• $33 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills Veterinary Technician Certification Veterinary emergency care Diagnostic radiology Emergency medicine Critical care experience Animal emergency care Critical illness management

Full Job Description Location:

ACCESS Pasadena Schedule:

Overnight Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat 9pm

• 7:30am Pay range: $25
• 33 / hr
• Additional weekend and evening differentials Full-time with comprehensive benefits package, CE and licensing reimbursement.

Why? We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) to join our Emergency Critical Care Department. Looking for a blend of high-adrenaline ER stabilization and advanced, cutting-edge ICU nursing? At ACCESS Pasadena, our Emergency & Critical Care department offers a dynamic environment where you can truly practice at the top of your license. Patients are managed by our 3 board-certified Criticalists and dedicated team of ER veterinarians. You can join our team of incredibly talented technicians, doctor assistants, and dedicated lab and pharmacy techs. From managing incoming STAT traumas and stabilization cases to providing sophisticated, long-term ICU care for ventilator patients, you will be part of a collaborative group that saves lives every day.

Technician Growth :

We care about setting our team up for long term success with our structured onboarding and Level Up program, led by Technician Trainers and Department Leads. This ensures that you are supported and get paid for the things you learn, increasing your skills and earning potential with each Level achieved. Support for pursuing your VTS is also provided with 3 VTS (with more up and coming!) working across our ACCESS specialty teams. What you'll do:

Advanced Patient Care:

Move beyond basic vitals to practice high-level critical thinking. You will perform advanced triage, closely monitor complex patient trends, and proactively advocate for critical patients.

Anesthesia & Analgesia:

Confidently calculate and administer emergency drug dosages, manage multi-drug CRIs, and execute precise dilutions. Run and monitor anesthesia for emergency sedatives or surgical procedures and alert doctors during acute patient decompensation.

Diagnostics & Imaging:

Rapidly perform emergency diagnostics including radiographs, and advanced blood gas analysis. Perform advanced technical skills including the placement, utilization, and maintenance of PICC lines, central/triple-lumen catheters, indwelling urinary catheters, and nasogastric tubes.

Compassionate Service & Collaboration:

Serve as a steady, empathetic anchor for pet owners during some of the most stressful moments of their lives, and function as a crucial gear within our multidisciplinary team. You will deliver clear, compassionate communication regarding incoming triage statuses, facilitate intensive care patient visits, and help provide supportive discharge instructions. You will collaborate across departments to provide quality post-operative care for incoming specialty transfers and deliver detailed patient rounds to ensure continuity of care during shift changes. What we're looking for: Current Registered Veterinary Technician with emergency and critical care nursing experience. VTS or interest in pursuing higher certifications is a plus. Strong to advanced knowledge and experience around patient nursing care, medical math and pharmacology.

Driven, collaborative team player eager to work in a progressive environment. A shared commitment to our guiding principles of quality, integrity, compassion and exceptional service. More about ACCESS Pasadena Nestled in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley and serving the greater Los Angeles area, ACCESS Pasadena provides advanced veterinary services for both referring veterinarians and pet owners.

Being privately owned means we can avoid unnecessary bureaucracy and focus on providing exceptional care for our patients and their owners. We've built a culture that combines the close-knit feel of a smaller practice with the benefits of a larger, specialized hospital with cutting edge technology and talented professionals. What truly makes ACCESS Pasadena special is our people. From our amazing board-certified specialists and emergency-trained doctors to our skilled veterinary technicians, supportive medical staff, and the friendly faces of our client care and administrative team, every member plays an essential role in creating a professional, modern, and welcoming environment. We're more than just a workplace

• we're a team driven by a shared passion for healing animals and making a difference.

Here, compassion comes naturally, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Adding a little extra icing to the cake, ACCESS Pasadena is privately owned by Dr. Rich Mills, a respected leader in the veterinary industry and the founder of ACCESS Los Angeles, ACCESS San Fernando Valley, and ACCESS South Bay. No matter your role or experience

• or even if you're worried about those first-day jitters
• when you join us, you'll feel welcome from day one. If you're looking for a place where you can feel valued, grow, and contribute to meaningful work every day, ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
• Pasadena is the place for you.

Discover more about us at:

https://accessvetspasadena.com/

Pay:

$25.00

• $33.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Pasadena, CA 91107 (Required)

Work Location:

In person