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Veterinary Technician Surgery

Veterinary Technician Surgery

VCA Animal HospitalsSan Diego, CA, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Surgery Department

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center

San Diego, CA - Mission Valley

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center, located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team and be part of the opening of our state-of-the-art, 26,000 sq. ft. hospital at :

  • ?? 7675 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92108

Compensation & Schedule

  • $27.50 - $35.00 per hour (negotiable based on education, experience, and credentials)
  • Shift Differentials : $2.50 - $5.50 per hour depending on shift
  • Schedules : Day to evening shifts available
  • Alternative Work Weeks : 4x10-hour shifts available
  • We are a fast-paced, 24-hour emergency / specialty referral practice in beautiful San Diego California. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for all employees. We are currently looking to add to our team and are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to add to our Surgery Department, who believes in high quality veterinary medicine with the experience and know-how to make it happen. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

    Why We Need 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 they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

    You've worked hard for your credentialing 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 :

  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Radiology
  • Anesthesia monitoring / Induction (RVT)
  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Laboratory work
  • Pharmacy- refill prescriptions
  • Patient recovery
  • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
  • Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of proven experience in a veterinary hospital (Surgery specialty experience strongly preferred)
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Compassion for pets and people, with awareness of patient stress signals
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work safely around potential hazards (allergens, zoonotic diseases, noises, odors, animal bites / scratches, waste, etc.)
  • Benefits

    We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including :

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
  • Additional Information

    The duties listed above reflect the general scope of the role and are not a complete list of all responsibilities. Management reserves the right to adjust job duties as circumstances evolve (e.g., emergencies, staffing needs, workload, or technical developments).

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  • ?? To Apply : Visit vcacareers.com.
  • If you are a current VCA associate, please log into Workday and apply via the Job Hub app.

    If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

    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

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