Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Medical Center in Van Nuys, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our patient‑focused team. You will support high‑quality care, communicate with clients, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced hospital.

Qualified RVTs with hands-on experience in venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dentistry and lab work will thrive here. We offer competitive wages with a bonus and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential required.
• Minimum experience with clinical veterinary duties preferred.
• Ability to deliver high-quality patient care and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placements.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures.
• Conduct radiographs and clinical laboratory tests.
• Provide compassionate patient care and post-operative recovery support.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Animal Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Bonus: $3,000 for qualified RVT candidates

Location: 14931 Oxnard St, Van Nuys, CA 91411

Salary: $25 - 30 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, 5 days, 7-8 hour shifts, Saturdays required

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You've worked hard for your credentialing, 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:

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

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.