Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; 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 Time

401(k) Plan

Pet Discounts

Tuition Assistance

CE Opportunities

Job summary

VCA Orchard Plaza is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our hospital team in San Jose, CA. This role offers hands-on clinical work, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, surgery assistance, and patient care in a AAHA-accredited facility.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a large veterinary community. Monday–Saturday shifts with 8-hour days; compensation hourly is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician eligible to practice in California.
• Ability to perform veterinary technician duties in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Skills

Registered Veterinary Technician

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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