Surgery Lead Veterinary Technician

Company: Vca Animal Hospitals
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists (BAVS) located in San Leandro, CA is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to Lead the Surgery/Anesthesia Department.Location: 14790 Washington Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578East in the San Francisco Bay areaWe are seeking an RVT who enjoys challenging and engaging anesthesia cases, has a desire to further their knowledge in the field, and is committed to acting as a leader and a team player. At VCA BAVS, the sense of teamwork and the culture of working together is no less important than the level of medical and surgical care that patients receive. VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or (Surgery) are welcomed, but not required. The equivalent experience will be considered. Those interested in pursuing a VTS in Anesthesia & Analgesia, or Surgery, will be supported by the team.Required qualifications:Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in California or eligible within 3 months of start. Previous experience with companion animal anesthesia (dog/cat), diagnostic imaging, operating room procedures, and post-operative care. Excellent communication skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, specialists, clients, and patients; ability to readily learn new procedures, and must be adaptable.Schedule: Full-time opportunity. Monday Thursday, 4/10sCompensation: Starting at $ 35 40 / hour. Pay is dependent on licensure and experience.Why We Want You!As a member of the VCA BAVS Surgical team, you will support the Surgical and Specialist teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Youve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), and we want you to use the knowledge that youve invested your time and talent in.The ideal candidate is a team player who is a friendly, dependable, emotionally intelligent, a positive multi-tasker with excellent communication and client service skills. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in general practice or 6 months-1 year of experience in a fast-paced emergency. A minimum of 2 years of anesthesia experience is required for this position.Why Join the VCA Animal Hospitals?VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.Apply Today!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.comby Jobble

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