Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal HospitalsSan Jose, CA
Onsite

About The Position

VCA Orchard Plaza is adding a Registered Veterinary Technician to our team! At VCA Orchard Plaza Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care through a team of highly skilled veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and compassionate support staff. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are committed to excellence in patient care, client service, and medical quality. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where team members are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

Requirements

  • Registered Veterinary Technician
  • Experience in physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Experience in anesthesia monitoring
  • Experience in surgical preparation and assisting
  • Experience in dentistry
  • Experience in radiology
  • Experience in laboratory work
  • Experience in venipuncture
  • Experience in catheter placement
  • Experience in pharmacy
  • Experience in patient recovery
  • Experience in compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
  • Monitor anesthesia.
  • Prepare for and assist in surgeries.
  • Perform dentistry.
  • Perform radiology.
  • Perform laboratory work.
  • Perform venipuncture.
  • Perform catheter placement.
  • Dispense medication from the pharmacy.
  • Manage patient recovery.
  • Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • A variety of additional coverage options
  • Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
  • Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
  • Access to Headspace app
  • Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fertility coverage
  • Gender affirmation services
  • Growing network of onsite social workers
  • Generous hospital discounts for your pets
  • A variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
  • Continuing education and personal career development support
  • Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
  • Advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Internal CE and development opportunities
  • Free NAVTA membership
  • Access to VetFolio
  • Access to Plumbs App
  • Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
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