Veterinary Technician - Sign-on Bonus

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

pet care discounts

paid vacation

holidays

sick days

health and well-being programs

Job summary

VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital in Santa Monica, CA is hiring a full-time credentialed veterinary technician. The hospital offers AAHA accreditation, zoo-med and wildlife care, and has served the community since 1932. Join a talented team focused on high-quality, diverse patient care across multiple species.

We support growth and education, offering benefits and a collaborative culture. The role requires RVT/CVT/LVT credentials and a passion for compassionate care in a busy, full-service hospital.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with RVT/CVT/LVT credentials.
• Strong patient care and client communication skills.
• Experience with a variety of species is a plus.

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 hospitalized animals

Skills

RVT

CVT

LVT

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

Join the team at VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital!

Sign-on Bonus $1,500 for qualified RVT candidates

Location: 2421 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403

Schedule: Full-time, 5x8-hour work week

Salary: $24 - $33 per hour

VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time credentialed veterinary technician to join the team at our AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital in Santa Monica, CA, with additional resources for zoo-med and wildlife care! Our state-of-the-art facility has beenserving the community since 1932. Wilshire'stalented team of medical professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality and diverse patient care to a variety of species, including cats, dogs, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and wildlife. We have cultivated a compassionate, motivated culture and are seeking a like-minded technician to join the family and fulfill that mission.

Why Join the VCA Family?

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. At VCA, 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!

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• pet care discounts
• paid vacation
• holidays
• sick days
• health and well-being programs that provide resources and training

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), 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
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com