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Veterinary Technician - Emergency

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In-Office
Murrieta, CA
25-30 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Murrieta, CA
25-30 Hourly
Entry level
Provides emergency veterinary care by performing venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, patient assessments, surgical assistance, laboratory work, pharmacy tasks, recovery monitoring, and compassionate care for hospitalized animals. The role also emphasizes client experience and collaboration within a specialized veterinary team.
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Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta Team!


Bonus: $1,000 for qualified RVT candidates


Location: 39809 Avenida Acacias STE E, Murrieta, CA 92563

Salary: $25 - $30 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Wednesday - Saturday 5 AM - 3:30 PM


At VCA – California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Veterinary Technician, where each person’s individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued!


We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat, and enhance our patients' quality of life. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.


Why Join The VCA Family?

Our advanced medical care, world-renowned medical staff, and excellent benefits are just a few of the many things that set us apart. Riverside County is a great place to live. We are known for our SoCal sunshine, plethora of award-winning wineries, and vibrant Old Town Temecula!


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!


Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience and providing exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Radiology
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Laboratory work
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient recovery
  • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?


Apply Today!


If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click the Jobs Hub app, or search for "Browse Jobs".

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

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.

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