Registered Veterinary Technician - General Practice
About The Position
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. We take pride in providing outstanding, innovative patient care. We are so proud of the hospital and team we work with and we want you to join us. Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! 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. 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. As a member of the VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, 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. You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.
Requirements
- Registered veterinary technician credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT)
Nice To Haves
- Experienced, credentialed technicians are preferred
- Happy to train the right new grad
Responsibilities
- Technical duties
- Client communication
- Patient care
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Benefits
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
