Horizon Veterinary Specialists, founded in August 2018 by five board-certified veterinarians, aims to drive positive influence in the veterinary community. With a state-of-the-art facility, a culture centered on inclusion and education, and a passion for excellent medicine, Horizon is committed to serving patients and clients, while supporting the dedicated professionals in veterinary medicine.
Our 24/7 emergency and critical care team serves small animal patients across Ventura and surrounding counties, accepting walk-ins and referrals. We have a large, fully equipped, multi-unit ICU that includes an isolation ward and quiet rooms. Our emergency department team is fortunate to have access to our Internal Medicine department six days a week, for consultation and supportive services.
We are a growing practice who is always looking for skilled, caring and compassionate people to join our team! Our team at Horizon Veterinary Specialists works in a collaborative, yet driven environment which provides abundant opportunities for growth, development, and patient/client service. We understand and embrace the importance of every pet as a family member and treat each one with the utmost care.
Learn more at about us at horizonvets.com
Job Opening: Emergency Room Veterinary Technician
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast-paced environment.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Animal restraint • Triage of incoming patients • Collection and analysis of lab samples • Diagnostic imaging • Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability • Administration of medications • Venipuncture • Effective communication of treatment plans with clients • Surgical preparation and assistance • Anesthetic management
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development!
Requirements:
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred, but not required • 2+ years professional veterinary technician experience required • Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts • Availability to work weekends • Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans • Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations • Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques, fear-free certified preferred • Collaborative team player to ensure optimal patient care • Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens • Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture • Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring • Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
Preferred Skills for ER Technician:
• Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management • Strong proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring • High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations • Commitment to professional ethics and ongoing education • Ability to manage a high caseload with multiple patients simultaneously
Benefits:
We offer our staff:
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees • Paid Bereavement Program • Paid Parental Leave Program • Competitive Compensation • Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees) • Tuition Assistance Program • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster • Career Development Opportunities • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
Hiring Eligibility:
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/