Disaster relief Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking relief Credentialed Veterinary Technician to work in our 24 / 7 emergency / multi-specialty practice in Fountain Valley, California.

Compensation :

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians : $ - $ / hr

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with physical examinations and collecting patient histories
• Strong communication skills and the ability to compassionately interact and educate clients.
• Managing medical records, reports and correspondence
• Assist veterinarians during procedures, including patient monitoring, anesthesia administration, and surgical instrument preparation
• Monitoring general anesthesia plays an important role in this position. This includes heart rate, end-tidal carbon dioxide, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient status, taking appropriate action to ensure patient safety.
• Accurately document anesthesia protocols, patient information, and vital signs.
• Maintain detailed records of medications administered and any complications or issues encountered during procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper documentation of anesthesia during procedures
• Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure a safe and sterile surgical environment

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Who We Are...

VCA West Coast embraces the privilege to improve the quality of life for patients. We strive to advance the profession by supporting our team with continuing education, development of skills and use of advanced technology. Because we treat patients as if they are our own, we cultivate honest, respectful & compassionate relationships with our clients, referring veterinarians, community and each other.

What We Do…

Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology (Medicine, Surgery, Radiation), Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy),Ophthalmology and Cardiology.

Why We Need You...

VCA West Coast has the most up-to-date technology offered in Southern California and are growing quickly. Responsibilities of the Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Doctor Assistants are to provide support to the Veterinarian and to be part of a collaborative environment to provide thorough patient care. When a job is done well, you are a vital reason why we can help patients feel better and why pet parents feel a little more at ease because their family member is being cared for with great medicine and warm hearts.

What We Value…

Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Teaching, Initiative, Reliability, Empathy, Efficiency, Gratitude, Kindness

Why You Should Consider Us...

As a part of the VCA family, you will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, experience use of the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, ability to transfer nationwide, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical / dental / vision and paid vacation (for F / T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, paid uniforms and more! Please note that positions can require flexible schedules, weekends, and some holidays.

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)

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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