Registered Veterinary Technician - General Practice
About the role
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking registered veterinary technicians to join our team in our General Practice. Our technicians are responsible for the technical duties, client communication, and patient care related to their role and department.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients
- Support technician and doctor teams
- Deliver an outstanding client experience
- Perform physical examinations and patient assessments
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Requirements
Experienced, credentialed technicians are preferred, but we are happy to train the right new grad!
Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Current certification from a recognized organization
- Experience in a veterinary setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k) plan
- Generous employee pet discounts
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Reimbursement for Veterinary Technician license
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet care discounts
- Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start)
- Paid sick time
Pay
$24.00-$27.00/hr based on experience and credentials. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Eligibility and bonus amount may vary based on role, location, experience, start date, and/or other business-related factors, and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
Schedule
Full-time position available.
Contact Information
To apply, visit our mobile-friendly application or log into Workday for internal candidates. For more information, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.