Veterinary Technician

Careerwebsite; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Job summary

Parkview Pet Clinic in Glendale, CA is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support doctors and care for dogs and cats across our clinics. You will organize diagnostics, coordinate hospitalized patient care, and communicate clearly with clients, ensuring accurate discharge updates and compassionate service.

You will grow with a team that values high standards in veterinary care and offers ongoing learning opportunities and supportive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of veterinary experience.
• Clear and effective communication with staff and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between doctors, clients, and patients.
• Organize and track patient diagnostics.
• Coordinate hospitalized patient treatment.
• Prepare patient discharge reports and in-hospital updates.
• Communicate with clients, referring DVMs, and pharmacies about appointments and prescriptions.
• Assist staff with animal restraint, radiography, and lab equipment.

Skills

Vet experience

Calm communication

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Stress management

Weekend availability

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Glendale, CA

$2,500 Sign on bonus available!

Who we are

At Parkview Pet Clinic, we offer primary, emergency, and urgent care for dogs and cats in Glendale, Los Angeles, La Canada Flintridge, Burbank, Montrose, and Pasadena.

We know that our clients trust us to provide the very best care, and living up to that trust is our most important responsibility. We understand that their pet is also their best friend and family member. This is why our entire team is dedicated to preserving this bond by providing the latest in veterinary medicine. With the pet's comfort and safety in mind, we offer advanced procedures to help eliminate the need for invasive surgery. Our staff strives to remain at the forefront of veterinary care to provide pets with the care they deserve.

Our clinic offers convenient hours, unparalleled customer service, and a full service offering, including various types of surgeries, dental cleaning/extractions, and ultrasounds. We also offer puppy and kitten packages.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve the critical role of being the liaison between doctors, clients, and patients
• Organize/ track patient diagnostics
• Coordinate hospitalized patient treatment
• Prepare patient discharge reports/ in-hospital updates
• Communicate with clients, referring DVMs; and pharmacies as needed regarding appointments, medical concerns, patient updates, referrals, and prescriptions
• Assist veterinary staff in animal restraint, radiography, and with lab equipment

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of veterinary experience
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Excellent customer service skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to clients
• Ability to handle high stress situations
• Flexible weekend availability

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $30 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.