Job Description

Are you a skilled and compassionate

Veterinary Technician

looking for an exciting opportunity in

Neurology & Neurosurgery

? Join our dedicated team at

LAASER

, where we provide cutting-edge care for patients with neurological conditions.

About LAASER:

Located in the heart of Glassell Park in Los Angeles, LAASER is a cutting-edge facility committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for professional growth while ensuring the highest standard of patient care.

Our modern hospital supports advanced, multidisciplinary veterinary medicine in the following departments:

Emergency & Critical Care

Surgery

Internal Medicine

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Anesthesiology

Cardiology

Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine

As a

Veterinary Technician

in our

Neurology & Neurosurgery

department, you will play a vital role in supporting our specialists and ensuring the best possible patient outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

Prepare surgical suite for each patient Prepare patients for anesthetic procedures including pre-op medications, induction/intubation, shaving and scrubbing surgical sites Monitor anesthesia for pets undergoing MRI Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records Recover patients from anesthesia, know and understand abnormal and when to alert the doctor Post-operative care including bandage changes, wound dressings, and physical restrictions Ability to perform advanced veterinary technician duties. Including but not limited to: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluids and CRIs. Strong medical math skills. (Including being able to calculate fluid rate, common CRI's and multimodal drug infusion.) Utilize digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning. Increase efficiency of the doctor staff by providing care and support to patients, clients, and hospital staff Provide excellent medical support and compassionate care for patients and clients Create and review estimates with clients for procedures Obtain and run/process lab samples. Assisting veterinarians with exams, treatments and procedures. Restraint of both dogs and cats Comfortable with IV/IM/SQ injections Physically able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. Stocking and cleaning

What We Are Looking For

Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) preferred

(or eligible for licensing in California) is a plus, but not required Previous experience in

neurology, surgery, or emergency medicine

is a plus Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring and patient handling Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty environment Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a strong team player

Why Join LAASER?

Competitive wages commensurate with experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match to support your future Employee Assistance Program Flexible Savings Account Life Insurance Continuing education incentives (RVTs only) Licensure Allowance: RVT or VTS in ECC A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise
If you're passionate about

Neurology & Neurosurgery

and want to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance License reimbursement Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

How many years of Veterinary Experience do you have?
License/Certification:

Registered Veterinary Technician License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person