Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Temple City (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Community Companion Animal Hospital in Temple City, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a competitive hourly salary of $28 to $32 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include physical exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology, and providing compassionate client communication.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician credentials or equivalent required.
• Experience in a fast-paced clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist during surgeries.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist surgical team.

Skills

Client communication

Compassionate care

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Job description

VCA Community Companion Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Location: 5271 Sereno Dr, Temple City, CA 91780

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday

Salary: $ 28 - $ 32 / hour

Depending on experience, skill level, and credentials.

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 companion animals.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve 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
• Client Communication
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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 enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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