Experienced Veterinary Technician - $21 - $27/hr

Join Our Team at Black Mountain Animal Hospital

Are you a skilled veterinary technician feeling burned out, undervalued, or stuck in a toxic clinic? You're not alone — and you deserve better.

In San Diego, over 80% of veterinary technicians report dissatisfaction with their current hospital due to:

• Toxic management
• High turnover
• No growth path
• HR and scheduling discrepancies
• Overbearing corporate culture

These factors ultimately lead to an unstable work environment that destroys employee morale.

At Black Mountain Animal Hospital, we've built the exact opposite. Family-owned and operated since 1987, we offer a stable, uplifting workplace where our techs are treated like family — because they are.

Why Vet Techs Are Joining (and Staying With) Us:

• High satisfaction, low stress work culture
• Full-time veterinarian with emergency skillset
• Tight-knit team with no drama or strong personalities
• Empathetic leadership by a non-veterinarian owner focused on people
• Dedicated practice & HR managers who actually listen
• Zero corporate BS — just real care and real support

Your Role:

As an experienced veterinary technician, you'll be the clinical backbone of our hospital. Your daily impact will include:

• Performing routine and urgent care appointments
• Assisting in surgeries, dental cleanings, and extractions
• Expertly placing catheters, drawing blood, and supporting diagnostics
• Helping educate pet parents with warmth and empathy
• Continuing to grow with CE support and skill-building mentorship

Your Schedule & Perks:

• Flexible hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm (no nights, no weekends)
• Work-life balance: You're a person first, employee second
• Competitive pay: Up to $25/hour based on experience
• Wellness benefits:
• 50% employer-covered health insurance
• Affordable dental & vision
• Future-proofing:
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for career advancement

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 5+ years of vet tech experience
• Brings surgical and dental expertise
• Thrives in a positive, team-driven environment
• Is ready to grow, lead, and take pride in their work

Our values:

• We're obsessed with pets – and the humans who love them
• We're team-first – collaboration is our default
• We communicate clearly – no drama, no confusion
• We work happy – positivity is part of the job
• We empower you – try new things, take initiative, and own your role

If you've read this far, you're probably looking for something better. So were we. That's why we built it.

Let's meet.

— Alyssa, Sarah, Dr. Polo & the Black Mountain Animal Hospital Team

Black Mountain Animal Hospital provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.