Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Competitive wage

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Life, long and short-term disability

Job summary

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join the Murrieta Surgery Team. This full-time position offers a Monday through Thursday schedule from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, located at 39809 Avenida Acacias STE E, Murrieta, CA 92563, with a competitive hourly wage.

You will perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, patient exams, surgical prep and assisting, plus lab work and pharmacy duties.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Job description

Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta Surgery Team as a Registered Veterinary Technician!

Location: 39809 Avenida Acacias STE E, Murrieta, CA 92563 Salary: $25 - $30 per hour Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Thursday 8a-6:30p

At VCA – California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Veterinary Technician, and each person’s individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued. We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of our patients. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.

Why Join The VCA Family?

Our advanced medical care, world-renowned medical staff, and excellent benefits are not the only things that set us apart. Riverside County is a great place to live. We are known for our SoCal sunshine, plethora of award-winning wineries, and vibrant Old Town Temecula! 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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, 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.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

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

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).

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.