Veterinary Technician - GP

Company: VCA Animal Hospitals
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Here at VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital, we are looking for a talented, team centric Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! VCA Wilshire located in beautiful Santa Monica CA is hiring now!RVT CA, Transferable Credentials or VTNE eligible required. We need someone who has proficiency in Phlebotomy, IV Catheter Placement as well as Surgical, Dental, and Anesthesia experience. Our clients, patients, and team rely on great communication skills, attention to detail and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere.Compensation : $ 24 - $ 31 / hrNegotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.VCA Wilshire is a great place to work and learn! We have a fun, fast paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. We are walking distance from the best restaurants and shops with amazing clientele and about a mile walk from the beach. We value honest and professional communication between staff, management, and clients. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional, and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes.Essential job expectations including, but not limited to:--- Venipuncture--- Catheter placement--- Radiology--- Anesthesia monitoring--- Physical examinations and patient assessment--- Surgical preparation and assisting--- Dentistry--- Laboratory work--- Pharmacy--- Patient recovery--- Compassionate care for hospitalized patientsQualified Candidates will have:--- Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience--- Hold a current California RVT license--- Must have surgery and dentistry experience--- Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays--- Customer service skills including Phone skills--- Working knowledge of computers--- Excellent communications skills--- Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatmentsWhy Join The VCA Family?We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. 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. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team:Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityLeadership opportunitiesCareer development programsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesContinuing education allowanceTuition support and sponsorshipsVeterinary Technician license reimbursementFree mental health and wellness subscriptionsReferral bonusesCompetitive wageMedical, dental & vision insuranceGenerous pet care discountsLife, long and short-term disability insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation and sick time401(k)Full-time and Part-time positions availableBenefits: 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 pay range for this position is $24 to $31 per hour.If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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

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