Veterinary Technician

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Sacramento seeks an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician for a full-time role. The position involves critical emergency care, patient assessments, and compassionate support for pets and their owners. Join a team committed to professional growth and exceptional client service.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Generous pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client experience for lifelong pet care.
• Utilize credentialing knowledge and skills.

Skills

Critical emergency triage/treatment

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Laboratory work

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician for our busy and progressive 24-hour General and Emergency Referral Practice.

Compensation: $26 - $31/hr

*Dependent on experience, with a swing/overnight shift differential if applicable.

Can you think on your feet, handle stressful situations with grace, and work in a fast-paced environment? This full-time, daytime position is multifaceted, requiring a positive team player who is detail-oriented and has compassion and empathy for pets and people.

Previous veterinary experience is 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 animals. You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to utilize the knowledge you’ve invested your time and talent in. Your skills will include, but are not limited to:

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

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will:

• Sharpen your skills and learn new techniques, exploring career options such as continuing education and leadership opportunities.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation (for full-time employees), 401(k), generous pet care discounts, and more!

Join our team!

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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! This position description provides a general overview of the work to be performed and is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer—Veterans/Disabled. For our complete EEO statement, please visit our career page at vcacareers.com.