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ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Los Angeles

Specialty Surgery Veterinary Technician

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Los Angeles, Culver City, California, United States, 90232


Description

Position at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Los Angeles

Veterinary Technician - Specialty

Surgery

Culver City, CA

*$3,000 Sign on bonus available for experienced surgery 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:

* Have an established record of working extensively in specialty surgeries* Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care* Are comfortable also caring for dogs and cats, or any other animal that may need emergency or urgent 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 - ThriveULive, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skillsA program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospitalEarn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary techniciansScholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursementAnd, 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 adoptionsTop quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

plus health savings account and flexible spending accountPet perks

including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locationsGenerously subsidized

backup and ongoing care support

for children, adults, and petsMental health benefits

including coaching and therapy sessions401k with employer contribution

and no waiting periodTenure-based incentive program and performance bonusesContinuing education and

development support

through our library of

free CE courses

and paid time off to completeScholarship opportunities

and

student loan support

program

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $30 - $40 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.