VCA

Registered Veterinary Technician

San Diego, CA Full time

VCA Pacific Petcare Animal Hospital is a progressive 2-doctor hospital located in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA. We are looking for a talented Veterinary Technician with a strong work ethic, high-quality patient care, and exceptional client service. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment. Our doctors and staff enjoy seeing cats and dogs. We offer preventive care, dentistry and surgery, acupuncture, and laser services.  If you are looking for the right creative collaboration and utilization of your highly sought-after skill set, our hospital is the place for you!

At VCA Pacific Petcare Animal Hospital, our team members are genuinely valued, respected, and celebrated for the incredible care they provide every day. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we pride ourselves on practicing low-stress handling to ensure every pet’s visit is as comfortable and compassionate as possible. We’re equipped with advanced technology, including cold laser therapy and a state-of-the-art dental X-ray machine, with hands-on dental training led by an experienced RVT.

Located just five minutes from beautiful Del Mar Beach and surrounded by charming boutiques within walking distance, VCA Pacific Petcare offers an exceptional place to grow your career while enjoying the best of coastal living.

Schedule: 5/8’s. Full-time. Monday - Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm, or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

The hospital is open 5 days a week, 7 am- 3 pm. No Weekends currently

Compensation: $ 17 - 28 / hour.

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

Location:  12720 Carmel Country Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130

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
  • Client Communication
  • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! Part-time positions are also available. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skill and personality.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA, 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.

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.

Apply today!

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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.