Ethos Veterinary Health
Emergency/Patient Care Veterinary Technician
Emergency - San Diego, CA - Full Time
Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Intermediate Care/Patient Care Team .
About Veterinary Specialty Hospital: At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.
About the Job: As a Vet Tech in the Intermediate Care/Patient Care department you will be responsible for:
- Collecting samples, placing IV catheters, prepare IV fluids and additives
- Administering medication
- Measuring blood pressure
- Must be able to prioritize procedures and delegate tasks. Triage emergencies, prepare and present estimates, admit patients to the hospital, discharge patients.
- Assist in preparing diagnostics including radiographs and labwork
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Demonstrate compassion in all levels of patient care
Shift Info: Overnight: Sunday - Wednesday 7:00 pm - 5:30 am
Will consider Sunday - Tuesday 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
About You:
- RVT's: 2 - 3 years' experience in a progressive veterinary hospital required.
- VA's: 3 - 4 years' experience in a progressive veterinary hospital required.
- RVT preferred
- VA graduate from accredited program will be considered
Pay Scale:
- VA: $23 - $30/hr
- RVT: $26 - $35/hr
- VTS: $38 - $50/hr
Benefits:
- Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
- Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
- Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
- VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
- License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
- Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
- Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- 75% Employee Pet discount
- In-house Social Worker
- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
- Benefits available the first of the month following 30 days.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
