What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Overnight position at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center (Hotel Circle)?
VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center (Hotel Circle) is a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency/specialty referral practice in beautiful San Diego California. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for all employees. We are currently looking to add to our overnight team and are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team as Lead Tech.
- Swing differential $2.50/hour after 7pm
- Overnight differential $3.50/hour after 12am
- Competitive base pay : $ 24.5 - 25.5 / hr
Sun-Wed 8:45pm-7:15am
Wed-Sat 8:45pm-7:15am
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, Hospital Wellness program, free CE Opportunities and more!
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
Duties will include: • Maintaining medical records. • Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients. • Filling prescriptions. • Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging. • Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. • You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists. • You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
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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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Veterinary Tech or transferable or VTNE eligible (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $27 - $29