ER Veterinary Technician / Assistant
- Location
- Ventura, CA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast-paced environment.
Duties will include, but are not limited to
Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, venipuncture, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
- Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development!
Qualifications & Requirements
We're Looking For
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred, but not required.
- 2+ years professional veterinary technician experience required.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
- Availability to work weekends.
- Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques, fear-free certified preferred.
- Collaborative team player to ensure optimal patient care.
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
Preferred Skills for ER Technician
- Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management.
- Strong proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations.
- Commitment to professional ethics and ongoing education.
- Ability to manage a high caseload with multiple patients simultaneously.
- VACSP eligibility.
Additional information
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to providing exceptional care to patients and clients. If you are ready to make a difference in a supportive, dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply!
We offer our staff
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
- *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
About the Company
Horizon Veterinary Specialists, founded in August 2018 by five board-certified veterinarians, aims to drive positive influence in the veterinary community. With a state-of-the-art facility, a culture centered on inclusion and education, and a passion for excellent medicine, Horizon is committed to serving patients and clients, while supporting the dedicated professionals in veterinary medicine.
Our 24/7 emergency and critical care team serves small animal patients across Ventura and surrounding counties, accepting walk-ins and referrals. We have a large, fully equipped, multi-unit ICU that includes an isolation ward and quiet rooms. Our emergency department team is fortunate to have access to our Internal Medicine department six days a week, for consultation and supportive services.
We are a growing practice who is always looking for skilled, caring and compassionate people to join our team! Our team at Horizon Veterinary Specialists works in a collaborative, yet driven environment which provides abundant opportunities for growth, development, and patient/client service. We understand and embrace the importance of every pet as a family member and treat each one with the utmost care.
From Alliance Animal Health's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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