Registered Veterinary Technician

4 weeks ago

Sacramento, United States VCA Animal Hospitals Full time
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Department at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. We are looking for someone who has extensive experience as a surgical veterinary technician in a fast-paced referral environment. Our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants are an integral part of our team and function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. You will be supported by boarded and residency trained surgeons, anesthesiologist (as of Sept'24) and VTS in anesthesia.

Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center is a large multidisciplinary referral hospital providing veterinary referral services across Northern California. Our services include Emergency and Critical Care, Orthopedic surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Cardiology including Interventional Surgery, Advanced Imaging, Medical and Radiation Oncology and Rehabilitation.

Full-Time position that offers an alternative workweek of 4-10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday with a preference for assisting in rotating voluntary on call availability on weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities:

Prepare surgical suites and equipment for procedures

Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, including patient monitoring, anesthesia administration, and surgical instrument preparation

Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper documentation of surgical procedures

Monitor pre & post-operative patients and provide appropriate care and medication as directed by veterinarians

Educate pet owners on post-operative care and medication administration

Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure a safe and sterile surgical environment

Qualifications:

Valid certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician

Experience working in a surgical or anesthesia department preferred

Strong technical skills including anesthesia knowledge base, sound judgement, and the ability to function both independently and with the team are essential

Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician looking to contribute to the field of veterinary surgery, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience in the surgical department.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $23 to $31/ hour.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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)

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