VCA Animal Hospitals·Fountain Valley, California
The Registered Veterinary Technician will support Technician and Doctor teams by maintaining a positive, low-stress environment for patients and clients, aiming to deliver an outstanding client experience to facilitate exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, patient assessment, laboratory sample processing, assisting with diagnostic imaging, and managing patient recovery.
VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital is looking for a Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician.
Wednesday - Saturday Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), 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: Physical examinations, patient assessment, and collecting patient histories Processing laboratory samples in-house Preparing laboratory samples for outside labs Managing medical records, reports, and correspondence Assist with Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT Scans) Assist with patient recovery Pharmacy Venipuncture/catheter placement Knowledge and experience with anesthesia monitoring Safe animal restraint and handling Strong multi-tasking skills Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
Benefits: 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! 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 possess credentials such as CVT, RVT, or LVT and utilize their knowledge in areas like physical exams, lab work, and assisting with advanced diagnostics like CT scans. Strong skills in communication, collaboration, safe animal handling, and knowledge of chemotherapy safety protocols are essential.
Market context
In California, Veterinary Technician - Surgery roles are typically in demand at specialty and referral practices that need support for advanced imaging, anesthesia, and close patient monitoring. These positions are competitive because employers often look for hands-on surgical experience, strong technical skills, and unrestricted U.S. work authorization, while benefits commonly include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page first, then match your imaging and monitoring experience to the posting before applying.