Veterinary Technician

VCA Monte Vista Animal Hospital is adding an experienced Veterinary Technician to our team. This a temporary position will be starting in August, 2026 and is expected to be needed for six-eight months.

Location

• 1488
• Washington
• Blvd,
• Concord,
• CA 94521
• Schedule :
• FT including
• Saturdays
• Compensation : $ 25 - $ 34 / hr
• Why join the
• VCA
• Monte
• Vista
• Animal
• Hospital
• Team :
• Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.
• Mental
• Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid
• Time
• Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial
• Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

Perks

Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

Education

• Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest
• Tech &
• Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

Sponsorships

Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

Discounts

Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.

Freebies

Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.

Programs

Leadership development and mentorship programs.

Retirement

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Full
• Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
• Pet
• Care
• Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Advisory
• Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
• Legal
• Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer
• Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 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.