Veterinary Technician - Surgery/Dentistry

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,800 - 182,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support our surgery team. The role is in the Surgery Department, full-time with 10-hour shifts across four days and at least one weekend shift. Location: 22123 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.

Compensation is $30-$35 per hour, negotiable by education and credentials. We emphasize a collaborative environment, advanced medicine, and strong hospital leadership within a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Ability to navigate high-paced workflow with a sense of urgency.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail; asks for help when needed.

Skills

Surgery

Dentistry

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology & CT

Anesthesia setup & monitoring

Surgical protocols & procedures

Patient assessment

Laboratory processing

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Bandage and cast placement

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley

is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to complement our talented surgery team in Woodland Hills, California. The position is in our Surgery Department, full-time, 10-hour shifts 4 days/week, and the flexibility to work at least one weekend shift.

Are you passionate about delivering quality, compassionate health care to animals who require comfort right away? Do you want to be part of a newly remodeled practice that delivers an atmosphere of well-being to its associates as much as to their patients? We are looking for individuals with experience who enjoy supporting advanced medicine with a unified, supportive, like-minded team and dedicated hospital leadership.

Location: 22123 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Surgery Department with a focus on surgery and dentistry

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 7 am - 5:30 pm

Salary: $30 - $35 per hour

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience
• Ability to navigate high-paced workflow with a sense of urgency
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Able to be part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Comfortable to ask for help & clarification when needed
• Possesses close attention to detail
• Able to perform skills including:
  • Surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Radiology & CT
  • Anesthesia set up & monitoring
  • Knowledge of surgical protocols & procedures
  • Patient Assessment
  • Laboratory processing
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient recovery
  • Bandage and cast placement

Why choose VCA?

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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)

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