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.

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 hands-on care of outpatient treatments and performing diagnostics, to support services including admitting for hospitalized treatments and discharging patients.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with hospital functions 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.

• 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, SpO2, and EtCO2 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.

Thrive Pet Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services up to 75 percent off, and more at all Thrive Pet…