Overnight Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Overnight Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Culver City, CA

$2,500 Sign on bonus available for experienced technicians

Who we are

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24hour Emergency services, where our technicians encounter all sort of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country.

Add that we have numerous specialty departments and it's possible a tech's day could involve a Macaw with a broken beak, time in one of our many advanced operating rooms, watching our Orthopedic Surgeons replace a dog's elbow, or operating an MRI.

It's a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who absolutely love caring for sick or injured animals in a high-paced, renowned animal hospital.

Role Responsibilities :

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.

Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.

Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements :

Understanding of anesthesia protocols including pre-anesthetic assessments, drug dosages, and post anesthesia care

Proficiency in monitoring equipment, administering anesthesia, and responding to anesthesia related emergencies

Attention to detail, ensuring precise dosages, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining detailed patient records

Have an established record of working extensively in soft tissue surgeries

Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care

Embody our core values : service, compassion, integrity, and quality

You'll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :

Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU

Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills

A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians

Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include :

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account

Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations

Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets

Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses

Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation : $35-$45 / hour + shift differentials. Pay rate dependent upon experience / skills assessment.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets.

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.