VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a skilled and passionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our ICU department!

About Our Hospital: We are a busy Specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital located in the Sacramento area. We have many specialties that include Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, and Neurology to name a few. We pride ourselves as being the premier Specialty Hospital in the greater Sacramento Area, our patient care and client service is the pinnacle of our business.

Why We Need You:

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet caregiver—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the care of their companion animals. You’ve worked hard for your credentialing 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:

· Venipuncture

· Various types of catheter placement

· Radiology

· Anesthesia monitoring

· Physical examinations and patient assessment

· Advanced Laboratory work

· Pharmacology

· Patient recovery

· Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient

· Teamwork advocate

· Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures

· Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals

· Assisting other associates as needed with patient care

· Maintain accurate and complete medical records

· Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia

· Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately

· Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Requirements:

· Current CA RVT License

· Excellent communication skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, referring veterinarians, clients, and patients; ability to readily learn new procedures, must be adaptable

· Ability to work independently while supporting a busy, high-producing department

· Compassion for pets and people, understanding and respect for others’ choices.

· The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with allergens, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste.

· Fear Free certified and current Recover certification helpful, but not required.

Schedule: Various days available. We are currently looking for an individual who can work swing shifts, 2pm to 10:30pm. Swing and weekend differential offered.

Why You Should Consider Us: At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

· Enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload.

· Employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools including wireless telemetry, Snyder oxygen chamber, blood transfusions, etc.

· Tap into the expertise of our board-certified specialists and rotating group of Interns.

· Take your career into your own hands with our web-based learning system, Kahuna! Complete levels to advance your career on your timeline.

Compensation Range: $27-$32/Hour

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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