Veterinary Technician - Oncology
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center is a 24-hour Specialty and Emergency hospital located in the heart of San Diego. We have a new state-of-the-art, 26,000 sq ft building. We have top-of-the-line equipment, such as MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, and Digital Radiography.
Location: 7675 Mission Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 We are looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Oncology team.
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Salary : $ 26.50 - $ 35.00 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!
For over 30 plus years, we have provided exceptional veterinary service and patient care. We take pride in what we do and are looking for a motivated individual who is willing to work with a strong team of individuals in a fast-paced environment. We are currently looking for an experienced Credentialed Technician (RVT) to join our Neurology team. You will provide additional support for our Board Certified Neurologist as part of this department. We are looking for someone with the following skills:
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Client communication skills are a must: technicians obtain histories, present treatment plans, review discharge instructions and medications, and provide client education on more complex disease processes treated by Internal Medicine.
- Strong patient restraint and handling skills. Experience with recumbent, non-ambulatory patients is preferred.
- Monitor and perform treatments for patients requiring intensive management, recognize significant changes in the patient’s condition, and notify the Doctor.
- Experience in monitoring patients under anesthesia. Strong anesthetic skills with critical patients. Experience with a surgical ventilator.
- Run in-house lab samples and handle submissions to outside laboratories.
- Experienced with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Experience with specialized equipment care and use, and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Experience with MRI Studies is a plus!
- Assist the Doctor with ongoing dynamics of a specific case, including call-backs, prescription handling, medical records, etc. Strong communication skills.
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com Explore Location
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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