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Veterinary Technician - Surgery

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VCA Animal Hospitals

Carlsbad, CA (In Person)

$61,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Job Description

Veterinary Technician - Surgery VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 Carlsbad, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient resuscitation Vascular access Patient comfort Veterinary vital signs monitoring Veterinary Technician Certification Peripheral intravenous cannulation Mid-level Veterinary CPR Anesthesiology Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Pharmaceutical calculations Critical care (emergency response procedures) Patient monitoring during surgery Patient treatment Animal emergency care Patient emergency assistance Critical illness management First aid and CPR Full Job Description Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialty Team in Carlsbad, CA !
Location:
2310 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Salary:
$25 - $34 per hour Our motto at California Veterinary Specialists (CVS) is "Special Care From the Heart." It's who we are. It's what we do. We are one of the nation's leading providers of advanced veterinary services for pets in need of critical emergency care and treatment of severe acute and chronic illnesses. Our board-certified team of specialists and experienced emergency doctors work as a unit to provide the best integrated veterinary care available. At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. Why Join The VCA Family?
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more! 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: Anesthesia monitoring/recovery Full Technician Skill Utilization Venipuncture / IVC placement Monitoring and caring for critical patients Participate in CPR Calculate drug doses Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services Providing compassionate care for all patients Apply today! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com