Job description

Join the VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center Team!

Location: 2803 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

East of San Francisco and Oakland

We are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our emergency department swing shift team!

With our specialties including Oncology, Internal Medicine, Emergency, and Orthopedics, we have a diverse caseload for any interest you may have.

Alternative Workweek scheduling is an option. $30 - $36 / hour depending on experience. Additional shift differential pay (25%) based on the schedule.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center?

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.

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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Why Join the VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center?

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.

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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

· Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

· Leadership opportunities

· Career development programs

· Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

· Continuing education allowance

· Tuition support and sponsorships

· Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

· Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

· Referral bonuses

· Competitive wage

· Medical, dental & vision insurance

· Generous pet care discounts

· Life, long and short-term disability insurance

· Paid parental leave

· Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time

· 401(k)

· Full-time and Part-time positions available

Website: https://vcahospitals.com/encina/primary

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center,you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Emergency triage and procedures
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work utilizing HESKA, iSTAT and other specialty diagnostics
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Walnut Creek, CA 94598: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• 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 Emergency: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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