Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k) retirement plan

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Orchard Plaza Animal Hospital in San Jose, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited team. The role covers clinical exams, anesthesia monitoring, dental care, radiology, and lab work to support patient care.

You will assist in surgeries, venipuncture, catheter placement, and recovery, while providing excellent client service. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment that supports career growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed/registered veterinary technician with RVT credentials.
• Ability to perform physical exams and patient assessment.
• Experience with anesthesia, dental care, radiology and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and patient assessments.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring during procedures.
• Support surgical prep and assisting.
• Perform dentistry, radiology, lab work and venipuncture.
• Place catheters and manage patient recovery.
• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Radiology equipment

Practice management software

Job description

VCA Orchard Plaza is adding a Registered Veterinary Technician to our team!

Location: 5841 Cottle Rd, San Jose, CA 95123

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $ 28 - $ 30 / hr

Schedule: Monday- Saturday 7-6pm hours vary (8 hour shifts)

About Us

At VCA Orchard Plaza Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care through a team of highly skilled veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and compassionate support staff. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are committed to excellence in patient care, client service, and medical quality. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where team members are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing 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
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.