Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Arden Animal Hospital in Glendale, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our care-focused team. You will support vet doctors and technicians, perform tasks such as exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, lab work, venipuncture, and client communication to deliver exceptional care for cats and dogs.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage, a compassionate work environment, and opportunities for growth within the VCA network, with benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician providing direct patient care.
• Proficient in pre- and post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Comfortable performing lab work and basic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs in patient care and surgeries.
• Perform physical exams, venipuncture, catheter placement and imaging.
• Communicate with clients to explain treatments and care.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in dental radiography and procedures.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Lab work

Venipuncture

Patient care

Job description

VCA Arden Animal Hospital

is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Location: 407 Arden Ave, Glendale, CA 91203

Salary: $ 24.00 to $ 29.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:30 am- 7:00 pm Closing, Rotating Saturdays

VCA Arden Animal Hospital talented team of medical professionals is 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 Arden Animal Hospital 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?

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