Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Position at Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo

Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Role: Veterinary Technician Status: Full-time, approximately 35-40 hours per week Salary: $21.50 - $24.50, based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Join a positive, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together Work side-by-side with veterinarians and an experienced medical team Enjoy a hybrid role that combines hands-on patient care with meaningful client education Gain exposure to wellness, preventive care, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, pharmacy, and patient recovery Build your skills through a variety of cases and responsibilities Be part of a culture where teammates help one another, share knowledge, and celebrate each other's successes Make a meaningful difference in the experience of both patients and their families

Assist with urgent care cases Assist with surgical and dental procedures Support patients throughout recovery Assist with pharmacy needs and medication education Provide client education and participate in treatment plan discussions Provide patient treatments, nursing care, and hands-on Veterinary Assistant support Prepare exam rooms and help appointments run smoothly from start to finish Partner closely with veterinarians throughout appointments Assist with patient handling, treatments, diagnostics, and nursing care as needed Review estimates and help clients understand recommendations and next steps Collaborate with an experienced and supportive medical team Help create an exceptional client and patient experience from check-in through discharge

Previous Veterinary Assistant experience A passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care Strong client communication and education skills A compassionate and supportive approach to working with pets and their families Strong organizational skills and attention to detail The ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment A collaborative, team-first mindset A desire to learn new skills and take on a variety of responsibilities The ability to balance hands-on patient care with outstanding client service

A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral Bonus Program Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply) Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Access to Vetcor's TechLife community Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves patient care, values meaningful client relationships, and wants to be an essential part of a collaborative veterinary team, we'd love to meet you. Bring your skills, compassion, and passion for veterinary medicine to a role where you can make a difference for pets and their families every day. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.