Job Description

Description

Position at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Los Angeles

Anesthesia Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift 

Culver City, CA

*$2,500 Sign on bonus available for experienced 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, assistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintainpositive patient flow. 
• Assistwith surgeries and procedures in accordance withyour state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians. 
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membershipoptions, medications, and additionaltreatments. 
• Assistin maintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. 
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintainmedical 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:  

*Understanding of anesthesia protocols including pre-anesthetic assessments, drug dosages, and post anesthesia care

*Proficiency in monitoring equipment, administering anesthesia, and responding to anesthesia related emergencies

*Attention to detail, ensuring precise dosages, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining detailed patient records
* Have an established record of working extensively in soft tissue surgeries

* Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care* Embody our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality

You’llGrow WithUs

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 - ThriveU 
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills  
• A program to designed to teach youthe fundamentals ofrunning a pet hospital  
• ​​​​​​​Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians 
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement   

And, with so many locations nationwide,you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provideyour 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 providebenefits 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 offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time offfor new pet adoptions 

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​ 
• Pet perksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations 
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets 
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapy sessions 
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period 

• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses 
• Continuing education and development support through our library of  free CE coursesand paid time off to complete 
• Scholarship opportunitiesand student loan supportprogram 

and so much more!

Compensation:  

Non Credentialed Assistants $21/hr - $30/hr 

Licensed Technicians -$25/hr - $38/hr 

VTS - $40/hr 

Pay to be determined by skills assessment 

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered. 

Job Tags

Remote job, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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