Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care

San Rafael, CA. Posted 5 days ago

The role

Veterinary Technicians at PESCM perform patient care and customer service tasks. They provide care for hospitalized patients in the Emergency Department using specialized medical skills.

What you will do

Patient restraint
Administering medications
IV catheter placement
Phlebotomy
Set up CRIs and calculate medical math
Place indwelling urinary catheters
Place jugular catheters
Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients
Prepare and administer blood and plasma transfusions
Assist in surgeries and other sedated procedures

Required qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience
Comprehensive understanding of anesthetic monitoring
Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Understanding of normal vs. abnormal physiologic ranges
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
Commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
Positive outlook and strong teamwork skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Dedication to delivering exceptional client service
Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

RVT
Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

Highly competitive salary based on experience
Mental health support with Talkspace
Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
Reimbursement for membership and licensure fees
401(k) retirement plan options with company match
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Basic life insurance plus optional voluntary insurance for full-time team members
6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
Paid time off
Double pay for holidays
Commuter benefits
In-house fun committee

Before you apply

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. PESCM is a 24/7 veterinary hospital in San Rafael offering specialties including Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Radiology, and Critical Care.