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Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency and Critical Care Jobs in Fountain Valley, California, USA at VCA Animal Hospitals
At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
, we are dedicated to providing world-class veterinary care with urgency, compassion, and precision. As a flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Southern California, we offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where veterinary professionals can grow and thrive.
Compensation: $ 26 – 36 / hr, based on experience, knowledge base, and skillset.
We are currently seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team. If you’re calm under pressure, passionate about critical care, and eager to make a difference in the lives of patients during their most vulnerable moments, we’d love to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional nursing care to critically ill and emergent patients
Triage patients and assist in rapid medical intervention
Monitor vital signs, assess patient stability, and escalate concerns promptly
Administer medications, fluid therapy, blood products, and CRIs
Proficiently place peripheral and central IV catheters, feeding tubes, and urinary catheters
Assist with emergency procedures such as CPR, wound management, and trauma stabilization
Utilize advanced monitoring equipment (e.g., ECG, capnography, blood pressure, SPO2)
Support in-patient care including ICU monitoring and patient rounds
Accurately document treatments, diagnostics, and patient updates in medical records
Communicate effectively with veterinarians, fellow team members, and clients
Qualifications:
Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in California
1–3 years of experience in ECC or specialty veterinary practice preferred, but not required
Proficiency in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia/sedation monitoring, and emergency protocols
Strong ability to remain composed and focused in high-pressure situations
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork
Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays
Benefits:
Competitive hourly wage
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
CE and license reimbursement
Generous employee pet care discounts
Opportunities for career advancement and mentorship, including VTS preparation
If you’re passionate about emergency medicine and thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment,
apply today to join the ECC team at VCA West LA Animal Hospital.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
. For our full EEO statement, please visit
This job description reflects the general nature of the role and may evolve to meet hospital and patient care needs.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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
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Title: Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency and Critical Care
Company: VCA Animal Hospitals
Location: Fountain Valley, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care)
