Veterinary Assistant Emergency
VCA Animal Hospitals · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
OTHR$28–$35/hrFull-time
Location: 4641 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Schedule
Full-Time, 8 pm - 6:30 am
Pay
$28 - $35 per hour, plus shift differentials for eligible shifts
Responsibilities
- Assess patients as they come in through ER
- Anesthesia induction (if licensed), monitoring, and recovery
- Venipuncture & ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
- Catheter placement, including central lines
- Perform all aspects of CPR (intubation/ventilation, compressions, administer medications, documentation, etc.)
- Proficiency in placing and monitoring NG tubes and nasal cannulas
- Take various radiographs
- Assist doctors with exams and assessments
- In-house and outside lab sample preparation
- Fill pharmaceuticals
- Client communication (assessments, updates, estimates, discharges, etc.)
- Manage critical patients and their treatment sheets
- Calculate and administer CRIs (analgesics and/or pressors, e.g., Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Propofol, etc.)
- Knowledge of transfusions and blood products
- Cross-match and blood type patients
- Knowledge and management of chest tubes, JP drains, urinary catheters, telemetry, etc.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated and take initiative
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to manage heavy caseloads
- Maintain the highest standard of patient care
- Ability to see the “big picture” when managing critical patients
- Flexible schedule to accommodate shift coverage and on calls
- Excellent communication skills with doctors, staff, and clients
- Working knowledge of computers/iPads
- Ability to work in a team
- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques
- Train new hires, technical assistants, and technician students
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick days
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous employee pet discounts