Veterinary Technician ER

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Loomis, CA, USA
In-Office
28K-38K Hourly
Entry level
Pet • Professional Services
The Role
Provides emergency veterinary care, including patient treatments, status communication with pet owners, and coordination with front desk and hospital departments. The role requires initiative, teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to learning in a busy 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.
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VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic is adding an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to our ER team - $1500 Signing Bonus Opportunity!

Location : 3901 Sierra College Blvd, Loomis, CA 95650

Compensation : $ 28 - $ 38 / hr

Schedule : FT 4/10's

Why join the VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic Team :

VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician for Daytime Emergency. Previous emergency experience preferred.  

As a 24/7 Emergency, Specialty, and General Practice hospital with a robust DVM Internship program, VCA Loomis Basin prides itself on fostering a learning community where associates can explore their passions, hone new skills, and practice the highest standard of medicine. We strive to help pet owners feel confident in the care provided and strive to cultivate a culture of appreciation, curiosity, and joy. 

This shift is often bustling due to multiple departments servicing patients. You will be responsible for partnering with our front desk team to help keep owners informed of their pets' status and coordinating patient care with other departments when necessary. It is essential that the selected candidate takes initiative on patient treatments, asks for help when unsure, and communicates with clients and team members in a healthy and considerate manner. We aim to promote a team in which it's okay to not know and where mistakes are opportunities for growth and learning. Veterinary medicine is hard - we do what we can to make it rewarding, fun, and meaningful.  

Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.

  • $1500 Signing Bonus Opportunity!
  • 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.

Skills Required

  • Experience working as a veterinary assistant or credentialed veterinary technician
  • Registered or credentialed veterinary technician qualifications, where applicable
  • Previous emergency veterinary experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and veterinary team members
  • Ability to initiate patient treatments and coordinate patient care across departments
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
35,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

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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