Veterinary Technician - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta is hiring a Veterinary Technician. Join a team delivering specialized care at 39809 Avenida Acacias STE E, Murrieta, CA 92563. Schedule is full-time from Wednesday to Saturday, 5 AM to 3:30 PM with hourly pay of $25–$30.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), and employee pet discounts. Join our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement as part of routine care.
• Assist radiology and monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures.
• Perform laboratory work and pharmacy-related tasks.
• Support patient recovery and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Examinations & assessment

Surgical assistance

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta Team!

Location: 39809 Avenida Acacias STE E, Murrieta, CA 92563

Salary: $25 - $30 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Wednesday - Saturday 5 AM - 3:30 PM

At VCA – California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Veterinary Technician, where each person’s individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued!

We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat, and enhance our patients' quality of life. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.

Why Join The VCA Family?

Our advanced medical care, world-renowned medical staff, and excellent benefits are just a few of the many things that set us apart. Riverside County is a great place to live. We are known for our SoCal sunshine, plethora of award-winning wineries, and vibrant Old Town Temecula!

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!

Why We Want 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 and providing exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

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

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