Credentialed Veterinary Technician

　　We are looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our brand-new, VCA Urgent Care hospital in Oceanside, CA

　　Have you ever wanted to be on the front lines of innovation? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care? Can you provide high-quality nursing care while creating a fear free environment for the patients under your care? You just may find yourself rekindling your JOY for veterinary medicine in this well-designed, people-focused, high-tech hospital with an innovative approach to Urgent Care .

　　Our Technical team works in pairs to maximize efficiency while providing patient care. Utilizing a digital whiteboard, all diagnostics and treatments are clearly communicated allowing the medical team to complete cases quickly while keeping the doctor up to date on diagnostic results. An emphasis on low stress handling, hands free radiology, and a well-organized treatment space allows you to keep the patients calm and safe during their visit. The virtual waiting room has a dynamic capacity analyzer that assesses the team’s pace and updates clients on the wait time digitally. When the team reaches capacity for the day, the waiting room automatically closes. This allows all team members to leave on-time, with all medical records and patient care completed. The technician and assistant team only does patient care, no answering phones, presenting estimates, or checking out clients needed.

　　What You’ll Do

　　Follow digital treatment plans prescribed by DVM

　　Obtain quality lab samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, fecal collection, etc.

　　Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics including fecals, urinalysis, cytologies, etc.

　　Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment

　　Use low stress patient handling techniques

　　Perform diagnostic radiographs (hands free as allowed)

　　Administer injections, medications, provide patient care as directed by a veterinarian

　　Calculate and administer sedation for minor procedures

　　Administer and monitor general anesthesia, if required

　　Maintain accurate, complete digital medical records

　　Fill prescriptions

　　Maintain a clean work environment to include following any infectious disease protocols, handling medical/biomedical, and infectious waste appropriately

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience in a general practice or emergency setting

　　Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of California or eligible to transfer/obtain a license in California.

　　Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and high pace

　　Exceptional interpersonal skills

　　Willingness to jump in as needed

　　Able to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

　　Comfortable asking for help and clarification when needed

　　Possess a high attention to detail

　　Schedule: 4/10’s. Full-time. Hospital is open 7 days a week, 10am-8pm. One weekend day per week required.

　　Compensation: The pay range for this position is $24.00-$28.00 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

　　Location: 3509 Cannon Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056

　　Benefits: Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

　　Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

　　Continuing Education allowance and license reimbursement

　　Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

　　Referral bonuses

　　Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

　　Health saving account, and Flexible spending account

　　Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, and more

　　Life, short, and long-term disability insurance (company paid)

　　Paid parental leave for new parents

　　401(k) (company match)

　　Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA and Mars Veterinary Health

　　Dedicated onboarding and development support

　　Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

　　Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

　　Please reach out to Katie Fultz, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected] with any questions or to submit your resume!

　　If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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)

　　We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com