Registered Veterinary Technician

Fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for Relief work to join our AMAZING and FRIENDLY team at VCA A Breed Apart.

Location:   777 S Arroyo Pkwy Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91105

Salary: $25 - $29 / hour

Dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule, and additional responsibilities.

VCA A Breed Apart is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our AAHA-accredited, 5-doctor practice in Pasadena, California.

Position available for a full-time, experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Responsibilities require proficiency in Phlebotomy, IV Catheter Placement, as well as stress-free handling, digital radiography, administration of vaccines, and medications. The ideal candidate will also possess great attendance, client communication skills, superior customer service skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere. Salary will be based on the level of experience.

Why work at VCA A Breed Apart Hospital?

VCA A Breed Apart is a great place to work and learn! We have a fun, fast-paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. You also have the opportunity to work with dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, and other exotics.

We also value honest and direct communication between staff, management, and clients. We are community-centered, we honor the client/patient relationship, and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional, and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes.

If you are willing to accept the challenge of performing with an outstanding team of service-oriented professionals, we invite you to apply!

We look forward to hearing from you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Venipuncture

• Catheter placement

• Radiology

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and record keeping

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Dentistry

• Laboratory work

• Pharmacy

• Patient recovery

• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

• Client Relations

• Housekeeping/Maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience

• Animal Handling

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Dentistry (Preferred, not required)

• Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job

• Must be friendly, outgoing, “People-oriented.”

• Flexibility in hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Customer service skills, including Phone skills

• Working knowledge of computers

• Excellent communications skills

• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

Why Join The VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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

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.

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.