Experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician / Veterinary assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading veterinary hospital dedicated to high-quality patient care. As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Vet Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our medical professionals and ensuring a low-stress environment for pets and their owners. With a commitment to your professional development, this position offers a chance to utilize your skills in a supportive community that values equity and inclusion. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their families.

Benefits

Continuing education allowance

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health and wellness subscriptions

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Generous employee pet discounts

401(k) plan

Paid vacation/sick days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care and patient assessment.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and assist in surgeries.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support vet assistants and doctors in providing patient care.
• Create a positive atmosphere for clients and pets.
• Perform various veterinary tasks including examinations and treatments.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

IV fluid therapy

Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant / Registered Vet Technician to join the team at our AAHA accredited, full-service hospital in Granada Hills, CA.

Compensation: $ 22.00 - $ 24.00 / hr. Depending on experience/credentials. Shift differential Friday - Sunday

Schedule: Four / Five days a week including weekends. Days. 9am to 6pm.

Our facility has been serving the community since the 60’s. Chatoak's talented team of medical professionals are dedicated to delivering high quality patient care to cats & dogs. We have cultivated a compassionate, motivated culture and are seeking a like-minded technician to join the family and fulfill that mission.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Chatoak team, you will support vet assistants and Doctor Teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, IV fluid therapy
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
• All aspects of patient care
• Animal handling and restraint
• IM, IV,SQ injections
• Dental cleanings/dental radiography
• Digital radiography
• Nursing care/hospitalization treatments
• Client communication

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions
• Competitive wage
• Life, long and short term disability insurance

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 vcacareers.com

If you are a current associate, you 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 vcacareers.com.