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Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals·Laguna Niguel, California

$24 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Registered Veterinary Technician will perform clinical duties including anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dental procedures, and diagnostic imaging. They are also responsible for patient care, administering medications, and maintaining effective communication with clients.

VCA Laguna Niguel Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team full-time! Our primary care practice is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Laguna Niguel. As a four-doctor hospital, we offer wellness and sick visits, general surgery and dentistry, in-house laboratory and radiology, and reference laboratory services.

Location

  • 28892
  • Crown
  • Valley
  • Pkwy,
  • Laguna
  • Niguel,
  • CA 92677
  • Schedule:
  • Five days a week, including
  • Saturdays
  • Salary: $ 24 - $ 28 / hr We are looking for a qualified candidate to join our amazing team, where we focus on patient care and the client experience. By utilizing fear-free methods and hands-free radiology, we put our patients at ease and keep our team safe. We offer employee training and development opportunities, and we know how to have fun!
  • Duties may include: Anesthesia Induction and Monitoring Surgery prep and Assisting Dental Scaling, Cleaning, Polishing & Radiographs Patient Recovery Animal Restraint Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and Intravenous injections Administering Medications & Subcutaneous Fluids Venipuncture and IV Catheterization Technician Appointments Filling Prescriptions Diagnostic Radiographs
  • Monitoring
  • Hospitalized
  • Patients
  • Client
  • Communication
  • Salary: $ 23 - $ 28 / hr
  • SCHEDULE: 4 or 5 x8, including
  • Saturdays, no
  • Sundays
  • 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! 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 Appy 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.

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! 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced and skilled Registered Veterinary Technicians capable of working in a fast-paced primary care hospital. The role requires proficiency in technical veterinary procedures and a commitment to patient safety and fear-free handling.

  • professional certificate
  • Venipuncture
  • Injections
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Client communication
  • Patient recovery
  • Animal restraint
  • Anesthesia induction
  • Dental cleaning
  • Hands-free radiology
  • Surgery preparation
  • Dental radiographs
  • IV catheterization
  • Diagnostic radiographs
  • Dental scaling
  • Dental polishing
  • Fear-free methods

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $28/hr
Location
Laguna Niguel, California
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

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 general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 514 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California RVT roles remain in steady demand

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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