Relief Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous employee pet discounts

Opportunities for continuing education

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals in Murrieta, CA is seeking a Relief/Locum veterinary professional. Responsibilities include performing venipuncture, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring, ensuring compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

This role offers competitive compensation, potential for salary negotiation, and includes benefits such as medical, dental, 401(k), and pet discounts.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in radiology.
• Conduct laboratory work and provide patient recovery care.
• Deliver compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Job description

Location: 39809 Avenida Acacias, Ste E, Murrieta, CA 92563

Schedule: Relief/Locum - scheduled based on availability

Salary: $25-30

Compensation may be negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Shift differential available on weekends and later hours.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k) plan
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Opportunities for continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership
• Exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload and advanced imaging and monitoring tools

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.