VCA Animal Hospitals·Carpinteria, California
The Registered Veterinary Technician will be responsible for utilizing their invested knowledge in tasks such as venipuncture, catheter placement, and sedation monitoring during procedures and recovery. They will also be involved in compassionate patient care, client education, pharmacy administration, and lab sample collection and processing.
Registered Veterinary Technician! Welcome to our sunny little beach town of Carpinteria! VCA Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital has been serving this community and its pets for over 40 years, and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Techniciant to join our team.
585 Walnut Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Conveniently located less than half a mile from the beach, between Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.
$28 to $37 / hour based on experience
Schedule: 4 days, 10-hour work week Why Join the VCA Family? 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. Why We Want You Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.
The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiographs Sedation monitoring, procedures, and recovery Compassionate patient care Client education and care Pharmacy and medication administration Lab sample collection and processing Medical recordkeeping *The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a hospital setting. 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.
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 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.
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
The successful candidate must have at least two years of experience working in a hospital setting to utilize skills like venipuncture, radiography, and medication administration. Candidates should be prepared to engage in compassionate patient care and detailed medical recordkeeping.
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.
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