Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Olympiad Animal Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role offers $23–$26 per hour with a Mon-Fri schedule and rotating Saturdays, at a hospital that feels like family yet provides the resources to advance your career.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, a 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or an experienced veterinary assistant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and multi-task effectively.
• Reliable, team-oriented with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Client Communication

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Venipuncture

Education

RV T license

Tools

Dental equipment

X-ray imaging

Job description

VCA Olympiad Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 23032 Alicia Pkwy, Suite A, Mission Viejo, CA

Salary : $ 23 - $ 26 / hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with rotating Saturdays

Are you looking to be part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If you are looking to work with animals and amazing people, improve upon existing skills or build new ones, and you believe you can thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, we'd appreciate the opportunity to get to know you and see if we're a good fit for you.

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!

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their beloved pets.

Why VCA Olympiad?

VCA hospitals are former private practices that retain the spirit that made them successful. We provide opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities. You receive access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community.

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