Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams

Mental health benefits including coaching

401(k) with employer contributions

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare provider in Culver City is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and assist with surgeries in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of experience in specialty surgeries and is comfortable caring for various animals. Join a team committed to quality care and receive support for career growth through various training programs and benefits, including competitive compensation and comprehensive medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician working extensively in specialty surgeries.
• Comfortable caring for dogs and cats, or any other animal that may need emergency or urgent care.
• Embodies our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state's Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and additional treatments.

Skills

Experience in specialty surgeries

Team collaboration

Animal care

Compassion

Integrity

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Culver City, CA

$2,500 Sign On Bonus available for level 3 or higher

Who we are

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24‑hour emergency services, where our technicians encounter all sort of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. We have numerous specialty departments and a tech’s day could involve a macaw with a broken beak, time in an advanced operating room, watching orthopedic surgeons replace a dog’s elbow, or operating an MRI. It’s a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who absolutely love caring for sick or injured animals in a high‑paced, renowned animal hospital.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician working extensively in specialty surgeries.
• Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care.
• Comfortable caring for dogs and cats, or any other animal that may need emergency or urgent care.
• Embodies our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skill‑set programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU.
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period.

• Tenure‑based incentive program and performance bonuses.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.

and so much more!

Compensation

• Non‑Credentialed Assistants $21/hr – $36/hr
• Licensed Technicians $26/hr – $42/hr
• VTS $43 – $45/hr
• Pay to be determined by skills assessment.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.