Veterinary Technician - Growth, Benefits & Pet Discounts

VCA Animal Hospitals; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

VCA Olympiad Animal Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role offers Monday–Friday scheduling with rotating Saturdays and pay of $23–$26 per hour, with competitive benefits.

Join a hospital team focused on exceptional service and high-quality care for beloved pets, with opportunities for skill development in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, lab work, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant is preferred.
• Willingness to work Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays.
• Ability to perform a range of clinical tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.
• Provide dentistry, radiology, and laboratory tasks.
• Handle venipuncture, catheter placement and pharmacy duties.
• Support patient recovery and communicate with clients.
• Deliver compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Skills

Veterinary Technician

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Job description

VCA Olympiad Animal Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role offers Monday–Friday scheduling with rotating Saturdays and pay of $23–$26 per hour, with competitive benefits.

Join a hospital team focused on exceptional service and high-quality care for beloved pets, with opportunities for skill development in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, lab work, and client communication.