Registered Veterinary Technician- Surgery

Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

La Mesa,CA

Full-time

At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center La Mesa, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

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At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center, our team is dedicated to providing quality care to our patients and elevating our client experience.

We have several different specialists including Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Avian and Exotics. Collaboratively we strive to provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care Team.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our patients in need. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing diagnostics, to support services including admitting for hospitalized treatments and discharging patients.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a surgery veterinary technician
• An active RVT license is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep & sterile technique
• Advanced knowledge and experience in anesthesia and analgesia (positive pressure ventilation, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring) and familiarity with a variety of surgical procedures and equipment.
• Excellent communication & problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Experience with advanced imaging (CT, Fluoroscopy) preferred
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and handle animals of all sizes
• Strong understanding of surgical anatomy and aseptic technique.
• Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations
• Familiarity with surgical instruments and procedures.
• Ability to respond to surgical or anesthetic emergencies.
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC
  02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Flexible schedule required, with potential for on‑call and weekend shifts.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and treatment plans
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical 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.

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