Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Huntington Beach Pet Hospital Huntington Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $27 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Animal hospital experience Medical documentation Medical software Clinic experience Veterinary clinic experience High school diploma or GED Computer skills Veterinary assistant experience Animal restraint Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician (non-licensed) to join our busy, privately owned animal hospital. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on veterinary experience who enjoys working directly with patients and being part of a supportive, team-oriented environment. Our clinic has a newly constructed treatment area with updated equipment and technology. We are a non-corporate practice led by Dr. Lewis and pride ourselves on a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Our hospital emphasizes a Fear Free approach , high-quality medicine, and a collaborative, upbeat team environment. We are proud to have recently passed our Veterinary Medical Board inspection and maintain all equipment to the highest standards. There is no boarding or grooming done at our clinic. Conveniently located near Dog Beach and local parks, with plenty of nearby food options. Check out our social media!

Schedule Monday-Friday:

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Two Saturdays per month: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Closed Sundays Saturday availability required Key Responsibilities Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures Animal restraint for exams, diagnostics, surgeries and treatments Collect and process lab samples (blood, urine, fecal) Administer medications and vaccines as directed Monitor patients during procedures and recovery Prepare and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment Maintain accurate medical records Support team workflow and assist with client communication as needed Requirements Minimum 1 year of veterinary clinic or animal hospital experience (required) Experience as a veterinary assistant or technician preferred Strong knowledge of basic veterinary procedures and animal handling Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask Excellent communication and teamwork skills Detail-oriented, reliable, and professional Comfortable learning practice management software (we use Pulse by Covetrus) Our Hospital & Work Environment Fear Free approach to patient handling Typically 2 dental procedures and 1 soft tissue surgery daily (or similar case flow) Equipped with ultrasound, digital X-ray, and laser therapy Modern exam rooms with laptops in each room New in house Heska lab machines (blood only, no urine) Supportive, energetic, and collaborative team culture Computer program: Pulse by Covetrus Why Join Us? Privately owned, non-corporate practice Supportive and upbeat team environment Updated, modern workspace and equipment Great location near the beach and parks Apply today to join a team that values quality patient care and a positive workplace culture!

Pay:

$20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary Technician:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person