Registered Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Job summary

VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role offers full-time hours with a schedule of 5 days, 8-hour shifts, including Saturdays.

Salary ranges from $27 to $32 per hour, dependent on experience and skills. We provide a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a supportive hospital culture. This role emphasizes patient care, client communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Client Communication
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Job description

VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Location: 246 West Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Schedule: 5 days, 8-hour work week, including Saturdays

Salary: $27 to $32 / hour depending on experience and skills.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are seeking full-time team members for our hospital! Part-time positions are also available. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's skill and personality. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment


• Anesthesia monitoring


• Surgical preparation and assisting


• Dentistry


• Radiology


• Laboratory work


• Venipuncture


• Catheter placement


• Pharmacy


• Patient recovery


• Client Communication


• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA, you will support technician 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.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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.