Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Registered Veterinary Technician - VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital

VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital in Moraga, CA is seeking an experienced veterinary professional to join our team as a Veterinary Technician.

Location: VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital

1025 Country Club Dr, Moraga, CA 94556

Near Concord, Walnut Creek, and Berkeley

What You'll Do

The Veterinary Technician role will allow you to take the skills and experience you've gained over the years in this profession and put them to great use in our hospital.

Technical skills include:
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Client Communication
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistants. We 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 or assistant career has to offer.

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.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $24 to $28/ hour

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Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
License reimbursement
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
5x8
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
Have you graduated or will you be graduating from a RVT school? If so, will you be able to take the VTNE within 6 months of being hired, or are you currently an RVT? If you are an RVT, please provide your RVT certificate number.
What is the best way to contact you? Text? Phone? Email? If you did not list an email, may we have an email address?

Education:
Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Moraga, CA 94556 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Moraga, CA 94556: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person