Emergency/Patient Care Veterinary Technician
San Diego, CA Posted recently
- $24.00 to $35.00 per hour
- Full time
- Overnights, 12 hour shifts
- ER / ECC
- Credential preferred
- Sign-on bonus $2,500
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off, Pet care discount, License fees paid
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About this job
Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Intermediate Care/Patient Care Team . We are thrilled to offer a sign-on bonus of $2500 for this position. Learn more about the bonus through our application process.
About Veterinary Specialty Hospital: At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.
About the Job: As a Vet Tech in the Intermediate Care/Patient Care department you will be responsible for:
- Collecting samples, placing IV catheters, prepare IV fluids and additives
- Administering medication
- Measuring blood pressure
- Must be able to prioritize procedures and delegate tasks. Triage emergencies, prepare and present estimates, admit patients to the hospital, discharge patients.
- Assist in preparing diagnostics including radiographs and labwork
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Demonstrate compassion in all levels of patient care
Shift Info: Overnight schedule TBD 3/12 hour shifts
About You:
- RVT's: 2 - 3 years' experience in a progressive veterinary hospital required.
- VA's: 3 - 4 years' experience in a progressive veterinary hospital required.
- RVT preferred
- VA graduate from accredited program will be considered
Pay Scale:
- VA: $24 - $35/hr
- RVT: $28 - $40/hr
- VTS: $35 - $48/hr
Benefits:
- Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
- Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
- VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
- License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
- Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
- Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- 75% Employee Pet discount
- In-house Social Worker
- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
- Benefits available the first of the month following 30 days.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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Listed pay $24.00 to $35.00 per hour ($49,920 to $72,800 a year at 2,080 hours). That is about the California median of $29.15 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
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