Are you an experienced veterinary technician or assistant interested in expanding your clinical knowledge & skills at a state of the art ECC / specialty teaching hospital with a schedule you chose?
VSH-Sorrento Valley is looking to add to our current roster of fabulous per diem veterinary technicians.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
About Veterinary Specialty Hospital : At VSH, our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond.
We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.
Per Diem : An employee who is available to work as needed for coverage above and beyond the full time staff members in times of need for efficient patient care.
Availability requirements are established by department according to hospital necessity and will include the number and types of shifts, weekends and holidays.
Per Diem employees are eligible for limited benefits, including pet discounts, uniform allowance, and access to the Vetbloom learning platform.
Benefits are available the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Pay Range :
- Veterinary Assistant : $18 - $23 per hour
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) : $24.00 - $35.00 per hour
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) : $31.00 - $40.00 per hour
Additional differential for overnight shifts. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and credentialing.
This position offers the opportunity for growth within our emergency and specialty services, with the flexibility of you being able to decide your schedule based on shift availability using our online scheduling program.
Job Duties may include :
- Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
- Partnering with DVM's in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
- Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
- Hourly management of treatments for hospitalized patients
- Executing, monitoring, and recovering assigned sedation and anesthetic events
- Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement in canine and feline patients that are stable or compromised
About You :
- Minimum 2-3 years working in a progressive hospital (1 yr in ECC / Specialty a plus)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must
- The ability to prioritize and adapt to a fast paced, fluid environment.
- Possess a good overall knowledge of disease processes, medical math, anesthesia, and pharmacology
- Current CA RVT license or VACSP required
- Must be able to work a MINIMUM of 20 hours per month
- Must be available to work at least 1-2 holidays or company events per year
We look forward to receiving your application and introducing you to Veterinary Specialty Hospital-Sorrento Valley!!
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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