Veterinary Technician - General Practice

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Full-time

Education allowance

Tuition support

Vet license reimbursement

Mental health resources

Referral bonuses

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Marina Bay Cities Animal Hospital in Venice, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our caring team. You will apply your clinical training to examinations, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology, lab work and more to support the health of companion animals.

We offer competitive compensation ($20-$22/hr), full-time, 5x8 shifts, and a commitment to ongoing education, career development and a supportive work environment with generous benefits and paid

Qualifications

• Credentials required: CVT/RVT/LVT with current California license
• Ability to perform physical exams and patient assessments
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development

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 our hospitalized animals

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient assessment

Surgical assistance

Laboratory work

Radiology

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Compassionate care

Education

CVT, RVT, or LVT credential

Tools

Radiology equipment

Dental equipment

Pharmacy management

Job description

Join the VCA Marina Bay Cities Animal Hospital Team!
At VCA Marina Bay Cities, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.
Location: 2506 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Compensation: $ 20 - $ 22 / hr.
Full-time, 5x8's
You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) 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

Why Join the VCA Marina Bay Cities Animal Hospital?
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!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

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