Veterinary Technician - Emergency & ICUAbout PESCMPESCM, located in San Rafael, is the only 24/7 veterinary hospital in Marin offering specialties in
Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Radiology, and Critical Care. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our
medicine, service, communication, and ourselves.
Why PESCMWe are not your typical veterinary hospital. PESCM is led by managers who have been with the hospital for a decade or more-all promoted from within. As former nurses and client service professionals, we understand what employees need because we've been there ourselves. We believe the key to combating compassion fatigue is taking care of one another. We are committed to providing a nurturing yet professional environment that supports your growth and success, offering:
- Predictable schedules
- Regular time off
- Competitive pay
- Generous benefits
- A supportive, collaborative team culture
ResponsibilitiesVeterinary Technicians at PESCM are responsible for a wide variety of patient care and customer service tasks. In addition to core veterinary technician skills such as patient restraint, administering medications, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy, Emergency Department technicians will:
- Set up CRIs and calculate medical math
- Place indwelling urinary catheters
- Place jugular catheters
- Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients
- Prepare and administer blood and plasma transfusions
- Assist in surgeries and other sedated procedures
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets
- Take radiographs (out of the room) and obtain, prepare, and submit blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Operate mechanical ventilators for anesthesia
- Provide client education on a wide range of at-home care needs
About You- RVT preferred; minimum of 2 years of experience required
- Comprehensive understanding of anesthetic monitoring
- Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
- Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Understanding of normal vs. abnormal physiologic ranges
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
- Positive outlook and strong teamwork skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Dedication to delivering exceptional client service
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun
CompensationPay Range- $35.00 - $45.00 per hour, this range includes applicable shift differentials.
Shift Differentials- $3.00/hour for weekend shifts
- $4.00/hour for overnight shifts
- Weekend and overnight differentials stack when applicable
Sign-On Bonus- $3,000 for day and swing Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
- $6,000 for overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
Schedule Options- Monday through Thursday, 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM
- Sunday through Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Tuesday through Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
Benefits- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
- Reimbursement for membership and licensure fees
- 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance (some plans paid up to 100%)
- Basic life insurance plus optional voluntary insurance for full-time team members
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Paid time off-and encouragement to use it
- Double pay for holidays
- Commuter benefits
- In-house fun committee
Location: 1 Thorndale Drive San Rafael, CA 94903Base Pay
$35-$45 USD
