Veterinary Technician – Per Diem- Emergency (ER) – Encinitas, CA

Papaya Veterinary Care is looking for a Per Diem Veterinary Technician candidates for our ER hospital in Encinitas, CA.   

We are a transformative veterinary hospital that offers an elevated level of care to both our patients (fur babies) and caregivers (clients). At Papaya Veterinary Care, our mission is to disrupt the current standard that falls short in providing thorough, available, and continuous care. We take pride in providing brand new state-of-the-art facilities, medical care led by experienced doctors, and a team of passionate technicians dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.  By providing a positive and healthy work culture for our staff, we can commit to creating an exceptional and uplifting experience for all our clients, patients, and employees.  

Our emergency hospital is not far from the gorgeous Encinitas coastline. Our hospital is roughly 3000 square feet, plenty of treatment tables, exam rooms, surgical room, and a break room for staff to put up their feet. We share a common passion for animals and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are looking for an elevated experience in Veterinary Care, you have come to the right place!  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist doctors/RVTs with their outpatient cases and hospitalized patients.
• Provide outstanding client communication and education.
• Give feedback and receive constructive criticism in real time.
• Maintain safe, clean environments.
• Adaptability to an ever-changing environment, where urgent or emergent cases will be taken as they arrive.
• Provide empathetic and helpful interaction to clients, vendors, peers, and managers.
• Provide solid technical skills including but not limited to various blood draw techniques, IV catheter placement, administering drugs various routes, medication calculations, knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, proper patient handling and housing.

• Have sound judgement regarding prioritization, next steps and in communication with clients, vendors and peers.
• Function independently and with a team.
• Advocate for the patient while providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year in veterinary medicine (ER preferred)
• Comfortable with front and back-office procedures
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must.
• Willing and able to work in an ever-changing environment.
• Self-starters, compassionate and team-oriented people with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Benefits

• Pet Care Discount

Employment is “at will."

Job Type: Per Diem

Salary: $24.00-$28.00 per hour (higher end being for credentials techs)

Schedule: 8-hour shifts 

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person