VCA Animal Hospitals·El Cajon, California
The primary mission is to deliver an outstanding client experience to win the confidence of pet parents, partnering with them for the lifelong care of their companion animals. Responsibilities involve utilizing technical skills in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, patient assessment, and laboratory work.
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in Surgery and Dentistry.
600 Broadway, El Cajon, CA, 92021.
5 days, 8-hour shift
Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 depending on experience, education, certification, etc. Why We Need You As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, 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: Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry and Dental Radiography Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiology 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.
VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Apply Today! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates must be experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians utilizing their credentialed knowledge in areas like surgical preparation, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care. The role requires applying knowledge gained through education and talent investment.
Market context
Registered Veterinary Technician positions in California are often competitive because clinics look for licensure, strong customer service, and the ability to handle medical records and preventative care accurately. This role may appeal to candidates with at least 1 year of experience, and the listed health, dental, life insurance, holiday pay, and EAP benefits can help it stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight licensure, client communication, and record accuracy.
