Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Village Park Animal Hospital in La Quinta, CA is seeking an experienced Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our surgery team, focusing on surgery and dentistry. This full-time role offers a $3,000 signing bonus for qualified RVTs and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will monitor anesthesia, assist in procedures, perform dental work, and support the hospital's team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed RVT with surgery/dentistry experience.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and assist in procedures.
• Proficiency in radiology, lab work, and venipuncture.
• Willingness to grow into a leadership role within the department.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia and assist during surgeries.
• Provide patient care from pre-op to recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings and related procedures.
• Conduct physical exams, radiographs, and basic lab work.
• Support veterinary team and communicate with clients.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Surgical assistance

Patient recovery

Physical examinations

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Pharmacy knowledge

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Dental instruments

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Come join the VCA Village Park Animal Hospital as a Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician with $3,000 bonus for qualified RVT candidates!

Team! We are looking for an Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our surgery team, focusing on Surgery and Dentistry. This role is ideal for a skilled surgical and dental technician who is passionate about advancing patient care and is interested in growing into a leadership role within the department.

Salary: $ 26 - $29 / hour, depending on experience and education

Schedule: Open Monday - Friday, Full-Time, 5 x 8-hour shifts

Primarily Monday-Friday, but can change due to hospital needs

Hospital Hours: Monday 8 am - 5 pm, and Tuesday through Friday 8 am - 6 pm

Location: 51230 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

Village Park Animal Hospital is set in beautiful La Quinta, California . We are an established small animal practice. Our two-doctor staff and 20+ support team are committed to high-quality care provided through a special partnership with our clients. We provide wellness and preventative care, general medicine, and surgery. Our state-of-the-art practice emphasizes rehabilitation and integrated medicine. We offer animal rehabilitation utilizing an underwater treadmill on-site as well as laser therapy. We also offer boarding and grooming for our wonderful and growing clientele.

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Veterinary Technician who can work weekdays in our fast-paced facility.

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, 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:

• Anesthesia monitoring / Surgical preparation and assisting / Patient recovery
• Physical examinations
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture / Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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!

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!

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)

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.

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