VCA California Veterinary Specialty
Veterinary Services
VeterinaryTechnician-Surgery
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“Veterinary Technician - Surgery at VCA California Veterinary Specialty. Skills: Anesthesia monitoring, Critical patient care, Venipuncture. Support technician and doctor teams. Create positive atmosphere for clients”
What You'll Achieve.
Win confidence of every pet parent; Deliver outstanding client experience; Provide exceptional care to every patient
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CVT, RVT, LVT credentials
What You'll Do.
Support technician and doctor teams
Create positive atmosphere for clients
Create positive atmosphere for patients
Win client confidence
Deliver outstanding client experience
Provide exceptional patient care
Recover from anesthesia
Utilize full technician skills
Monitor critical patients
Care for critical patients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with team members
Full Job Description
Join The **VCA California Veterinary Specialty** Team in**Carlsbad, CA**! **Location:** 2310 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 **Salary:** $25 - $34 per hour Our motto at **California Veterinary Specialists (CVS)** is “Special Care From the Heart." It’s who we are. It’s what we do. We are one of the nation’s leading providers of advanced veterinary services for pets in need of critical emergency care and treatment of severe acute and chronic illnesses. Our board-certified team of specialists and experienced emergency doctors work as a unit to provide the best integrated veterinary care available. At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can be the **Veterinary Technician** you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. **Why Join The VCA Family?** **Benefits:** We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more! **Why We Want You!** As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: * Anesthesia monitoring/recovery * Full Technician Skill Utilization * Venipuncture / IVC placement * Monitoring and caring for critical patients * Participate in CPR * Calculate drug doses * Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services * Providing compassionate care for all patients **** **Apply today!** **If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please l
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