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Veterinary Technician - Sign-on Bonus

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In-Office
Santa Monica, CA
24-33 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Santa Monica, CA
24-33 Hourly
Entry level
Provides veterinary technician support in a full-service animal hospital serving cats, dogs, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and wildlife. Responsibilities include patient examinations and assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assistance, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy duties, patient recovery, and compassionate hospitalized-animal care.
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Join the team at VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital!


Sign-on Bonus $1,500 for qualified RVT candidates


Location: 2421 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403

Schedule: Full-time, 5x8-hour work week

Salary: $24 - $33 per hour


VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time credentialed veterinary technician to join the team at our AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital in Santa Monica, CA, with additional resources for zoo-med and wildlife care! Our state-of-the-art facility has been serving the community since 1932. Wilshire's talented team of medical professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality and diverse patient care to a variety of species, including cats, dogs, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and wildlife. We have cultivated a compassionate, motivated culture and are seeking a like-minded technician to join the family and fulfill that mission.


Why Join the VCA Family?

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. At VCA, 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!


At VCA Animal Hospitals, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.


Why We Want You!


As a member of the VCA team, 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’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

  • 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

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?


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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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