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VCA Animal Hospitals·Mission Viejo, California
Veterinary Technician · $23 - $26/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,775 posted dental roles in California rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 23% below the California median for dental roles.
encompass physical examinations, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology, and laboratory work. The role also involves venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy duties, patient recovery, and client communication.
VCA Olympiad Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant! Location: 23032 Alicia Pkwy, Suite A, Mission Viejo, CA Salary: $ 23 - $ 26 / hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, with rotating Saturdays Are you looking to be part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If you are looking to work with animals and amazing people, improve upon existing skills or build new ones, and you believe you can thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, we’d appreciate the opportunity to get to know you and see if we’re a good fit for you.
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! Duties will include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Client Communication Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their beloved pets. Why VCA Olympiad? VCA hospitals are former private practices that retain the spirit that made them successful. We provide opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities. You receive access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 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.
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)
The position seeks either a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must share a commitment to delivering exceptional service and the highest quality care to pets.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for experienced veterinary technicians, especially in clinics and hospitals that need credentialed staff for full-time swing shifts. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a Registered Veterinary Technician who can step in quickly and handle patient care, client communication, and shift coverage with limited ramp-up. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm the credentialing, schedule, and insurance details before applying, so you can save time compared with reading the full original posting.