Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal HospitalsSan Diego, CA
Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • Strong work ethic
  • High-quality patient care
  • Exceptional client service
  • Ability to enjoy working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment
  • Experience with cats and dogs
  • Experience with preventive care, dentistry and surgery, acupuncture, and laser services
  • Experience with cold laser therapy
  • Experience with state-of-the-art dental X-ray machine
  • Hands-on dental training
  • Experience with physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Experience with anesthesia monitoring
  • Experience with surgical preparation and assisting
  • Experience with dentistry
  • Experience with radiology
  • Experience with laboratory work
  • Experience with venipuncture
  • Experience with catheter placement
  • Experience with pharmacy
  • Experience with patient recovery
  • Experience with client communication
  • Experience with compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Nice To Haves

  • Talented Veterinary Technician
  • Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
  • Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pet care discounts
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick days
  • Health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
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