VCA California Veterinary Specialists – Murrieta is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Cardiology team on a part-time basis. This position is scheduled for Wednesdays only, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and will be dedicated exclusively to supporting our Cardiology department.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent patient care standards, and a passion for providing high-quality veterinary medicine in a specialty hospital setting. Previous cardiology or specialty experience is preferred.
Why We Need You
As a member of our Cardiology team, you will work closely with our cardiologist to provide exceptional patient care and a positive experience for our clients. This position requires someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working in a specialty environment, and able to assist with the daily flow of cardiology appointments and procedures.
Responsibilities and skills include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the cardiologist with appointments, examinations, and diagnostic procedures
- Providing patient restraint and handling during cardiac examinations and echocardiograms
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Obtaining and monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure and ECGs
- Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostic testing
- Preparing and administering medications as directed by the veterinarian
- Communicating with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient Cardiology department
- Providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients
Please note: This position is dedicated exclusively to the Cardiology department and is not intended to provide coverage or support for other hospital departments.
Schedule- Day: Wednesday only
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Department: Cardiology
- Employment Type: Part-Time
Why You Should Consider Us
At VCA, your passion for veterinary medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched by our commitment to professional growth.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a board-certified cardiologist, gain valuable experience in specialty medicine, and utilize advanced diagnostic equipment.
You will also have access to VCA's network of veterinary professionals, continuing education opportunities, and resources to support your professional development.
If you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a one-day-per-week opportunity in specialty medicine, we would love to hear from you!
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $23-27
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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Skills Required
- Veterinary Technician experience
- Strong technical skills
- High-quality patient care standards
- Ability to assist with cardiology appointments, examinations, and diagnostic procedures
- Patient restraint and handling skills
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills
- Ability to obtain and monitor vital signs, blood pressure, and ECGs
- Ability to assist with radiographs and diagnostic testing
- Ability to prepare and administer medications as directed by a veterinarian
- Client communication and discharge-instruction skills
- Accurate medical-record maintenance
- Previous cardiology or specialty experience
What We Do
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.
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