Veterinary Technician

VetCor; Mission Viejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral Bonus Program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Sick Time / PTO

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts on services and products

VetLife community access

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo, part of VetCor, is hiring a Veterinary Technician for a full-time hybrid role, approximately 35-40 hours weekly. Salary ranges $21.50–$24.50 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.

Role involves assisting with urgent care, surgical and dental procedures, client education, and ensuring a seamless client-patient experience from check-in to discharge. Great benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care.
• Strong client communication and education skills.
• Compassionate and supportive approach to working with pets and their families.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Desire to learn new skills and take on a variety of responsibilities.
• Balance hands-on patient care with outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with urgent care cases.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures.
• Support patients throughout recovery.
• Assist with pharmacy needs and medication education.
• Provide client education and participate in treatment plan discussions.
• Provide patient treatments, nursing care, and hands‑on Veterinary Assistant support.
• Prepare exam rooms and help appointments run smoothly from start to finish.
• Partner closely with veterinarians throughout appointments.
• Assist with patient handling, treatments, diagnostics, and nursing care as needed.
• Review estimates and help clients understand recommendations and next steps.
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive medical team.
• Help create an exceptional client and patient experience from check-in through discharge.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Client communication

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Job description

Locations: Mission Viejo, California

Categories: Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Req ID: 15153

Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time, approximately 35-40 hours per week
Salary: $21.50 - $24.50, based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, and valuable pet care benefits help support your well-being both at work and beyond.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor’s TechLife community help you continue learning, building your skills, and growing your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a positive, collaborative team culture where teammates help one another, share knowledge, and celebrate each other’s successes.

Love veterinary medicine and want a role where you can make a difference for both pets and the people who love them? We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to provide exceptional patient care while helping clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their pet’s visit.

This is a unique hybrid role where you’ll work side-by-side with our veterinarians, educate clients, assist with treatments and procedures, and help create an exceptional experience from check-in to discharge.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Join a positive, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together
• Work side-by-side with veterinarians and an experienced medical team
• Enjoy a hybrid role that combines hands-on patient care with meaningful client education
• Gain exposure to wellness, preventive care, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, pharmacy, and patient recovery
• Build your skills through a variety of cases and responsibilities
• Be part of a culture where teammates help one another, share knowledge, and celebrate each other’s successes
• Make a meaningful difference in the experience of both patients and their families

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Assist with urgent care cases
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures
• Support patients throughout recovery
• Assist with pharmacy needs and medication education
• Provide client education and participate in treatment plan discussions
• Provide patient treatments, nursing care, and hands‑on Veterinary Assistant support
• Prepare exam rooms and help appointments run smoothly from start to finish
• Partner closely with veterinarians throughout appointments
• Assist with patient handling, treatments, diagnostics, and nursing care as needed
• Review estimates and help clients understand recommendations and next steps
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive medical team
• Help create an exceptional client and patient experience from check-in through discharge

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience
• A passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care
• Strong client communication and education skills
• A compassionate and supportive approach to working with pets and their families
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced veterinary environment
• A collaborative, team‑first mindset
• A desire to learn new skills and take on a variety of responsibilities
• The ability to balance hands‑on patient care with outstanding client service

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Access to Vetcor’s TechLife community

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.