Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Arden Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join its team in Glendale, California. The hospital’s medical professionals provide high-quality care to cats and dogs in a compassionate, motivated environment. The technician supports veterinary assistants and doctor teams, helps create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, and delivers an outstanding client experience while providing patient care. The role uses the technician’s professional credentials and skills across examinations, anesthesia, surgery, laboratory work, treatment, recovery, hospitalization, dentistry, radiography, and client communication. The description notes that listed duties and qualifications are not exhaustive and may change with circumstances such as emergencies, staffing, workload, or technical developments.

Requirements

Experienced Veterinary Technician; the posting does not specify a minimum number of years of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
Monitor anesthesia.
Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures.
Perform laboratory work and venipuncture.
Place IV catheters and provide IV fluid therapy.
Place catheters and support pharmacy functions.
Support patient recovery and provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.
Provide patient care, including animal handling and restraint and IM, IV, and SQ injections.
Perform dental cleanings and dental radiography.
Perform digital radiography.
Provide nursing care and hospitalization treatments.
Communicate with clients.
Support veterinary assistants and doctor teams in creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.