Santa Monica, CA30+ days ago
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT in the state the VEG practice is located is required; VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors. • You keep people and pets together and stay by their side through tests, treatments, and everything in between • Jump into action, delivering nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from triage to discharge • Bring the meds, the monitoring, and the mastery-from IVs and CRIs to blood transfusions and beyond • Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader, helping shape plans and keep care flowing • Be ready to perform CPR like the trained RECOVER rockstar you are (not only do we offer training, we have the highest number of RECOVER CPR professionals and instructors in the industry!