Veterinary Technician – Hands-On Surgery & Client Care

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Arden Animal Hospital in Glendale, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role involves patient care, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, lab work, radiography, and client communication in a fast, compassionate setting.

We offer a competitive hourly wage range with a $3,000 signing bonus and a 10:30 am–7:00 pm schedule on weekdays plus rotating Saturdays. Join our dedicated team focused on high-quality care for cats and dogs.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, IV fluid therapy
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
• All aspects of patient care
• Animal handling and restraint
• IM, IV,SQ injections
• Dental cleanings/dental radiography
• Digital radiography
• Nursing care/hospitalization treatments
• Client communication

Skills

Patient care

Animal handling

Venipuncture

Pharmacy knowledge

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

VCA Arden Animal Hospital in Glendale, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role involves patient care, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, lab work, radiography, and client communication in a fast, compassionate setting.

We offer a competitive hourly wage range with a $3,000 signing bonus and a 10:30 am–7:00 pm schedule on weekdays plus rotating Saturdays. Join our dedicated team focused on high-quality care for cats and dogs.