Surgical Registered Veterinary Technician

At VCA - California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Registered Veterinary Technician, and each person's individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued. There's something special about you, and we are excited to learn more! We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat and enhance the quality of life of our patients. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.

Experience required:

Licensed Technicians (RVT): 6 months veterinary specialty and/or 3 years general practice experience required. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Venipuncture catheter placement radiology anesthesia monitoring physical examinations and patient assessment surgical preparation and assisting laboratory work pharmacy patient recovery compassionate care for our hospitalized patients Why You Should Consider Us At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. Why Join The VCA Family? Access to the people and resources from a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Tuition support and sponsorships Vet Tech license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long, and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Our advanced medical care, world-renown medical staff and excellent benefits are not the only things that set us apart. Riverside County is a great place to live. Do you live to eat, drink, and be merry? Temecula has approximately 50 established wineries, 177 restaurants on OpenTable.com, multiple micro-breweries, and a world class casino resort that was featured in USA Today's 10Best.com (Pechanga Resort and Casino). We are one hour from two international airports, one hour from San Diego's beaches, two hours from Los Angeles' museums, and 45 minutes from Palm Springs' world class shopping (look up Cabazon Outlets). If you want to snow board Big Bear is beautiful 2 hour drive or you can be in Idyllwild to hike Humber Park in 75 minutes.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary Emergency or Specialty:

1 year (Preferred)

Veterinary General Practice:

3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person