Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Whittier, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Washington Blvd Animal Hospital is looking to add a full-time Overnight Veterinary Technician / Technician Assistant to our team. Under the management of the veterinarian and technician supervisor, this role helps provide quality patient care while supporting overall hospital operations. This is a great opportunity for a skilled, compassionate veterinary professional who enjoys patient care, values teamwork, and thrives in an overnight hospital environment.

Requirements

Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience preferred
Knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional and compassionate communication with clients and staff
Ability to build rapport with team members, doctors, and leadership
Positive, supportive approach in a fast-paced hospital setting
Patience, kindness, compassion, and understanding in challenging situations
Strong teamwork skills and willingness to continue learning
Ability to share knowledge and support others

Responsibilities

Follow digital treatment plans prescribed by DVMs
Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Assist with emergency and surgical care, including IV catheter placement
Obtain quality lab samples through venipuncture, cystocentesis, fecal collection, and other methods
Perform in-hospital diagnostics including urinalysis, cytology, and lab sample processing
Administer SQ, IM, and IV medications, injections, fluid therapy, and nursing care as directed
Perform diagnostic radiographs
Administer sedation for minor procedures as directed
Administer and monitor general anesthesia when required
Maintain accurate and complete digital medical records
Use low-stress patient handling techniques
Support blood transfusion protocols as needed
Manage instrument sterilization, autoclave and EO use, and surgical supply inventory
Maintain treatment areas, wards, laundry, and hospital cleanliness
Follow infectious disease, medical waste, biomedical waste, and hospital safety protocols

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Professional development opportunities
Access to Vetcor’s Techlife Facebook group, including veterinary technicians company-wide