Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in California is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician. This role involves providing high-quality care and support for a variety of patients, utilizing skills in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, and compassionate care. Join a supportive team committed to your professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and monitoring anesthesia.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy support

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

We are seeking an experienced or newly graduated Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Compensation: $25 - $38 / hr

Why We Need You

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge you've invested your time and talent in.

Some of the Skills You'll Use

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology (almost exclusively hands-free)
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy support (we have 3 FT pharmacy techs who handle most pharmacy duties)
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

VCA Madera has been a leader in veterinary medicine in Marin County for over 40 years for good reason! We provide care at the highest level possible and have built strong, trusting relationships with our clients—many have come to us for generations of pets, and some for generations of humans too. We value our clients and will value you as well. Whatever your interests are in growing as a technician, we will encourage your learning and help present a path for development.

Application Process

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site by logging into Workday and clicking on the Jobs Hub app or searching for Browse Jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!

The information in this position description describes the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign other tasks as needed due to circumstances such as emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer—Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please visit our career page at vcacareers.com.