VCA Animal Hospitals·Fountain Valley, California
Provide high-quality emergency and critical care for animals, including technical tasks like venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical assistance. Ensure an outstanding client experience while maintaining accurate medical records and a clean clinical environment.
18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Why We Want You! We are seeking a skilled and passionate Relief Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our ECC Department. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
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You: As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet caregiver—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the 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: · venipuncture · catheter placement · radiology · anesthesia monitoring · physical examinations and patient assessment · surgical preparation and assisting · laboratory work · pharmacy · patient recovery · compassionate care for our hospitalized patient · Teamwork advocate · Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures · Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals · Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals · Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care · Maintain accurate and complete medical records · Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia · Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately · Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.
· Minimum 1 year experience working in a veterinary hospital · High School Diploma/GED or equivalent · Excellent communication skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, referring veterinarians, clients, and patients; ability to readily learn new procedures, must be adaptable · Ability to work independently while supporting a busy, high-producing department · Compassion for pets and people, understanding and respect for others’ choices. · The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with allergens, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste. 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.
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.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
