Veterinary Technician - Specialty

VCA Eye Clinic for Animals , located in Kearny Mesa, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team Location: 5610 Kearny Mesa Rd # A, San Diego, CA 92111 Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Alternative Work Weeks, 4x10-hour shifts Salary: $25– $30 per hour (negotiable based on education, experience, and credentials) We are a fast‑paced, Ophthalmology specialty referral practice in beautiful San Diego, California. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for all employees. We are currently looking to add to our team, and we are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician who believes in high‑quality veterinary medicine with the experience and know‑how to make it happen. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high‑quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know‑how to make them happen. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Venipuncture Catheter placement Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment Surgical preparation and assisting Laboratory work Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care for hospitalized patients Client Communication QUALIFICATIONS Must have documented previous experience, anesthesia experience preferred; ophthalmology experience preferred but not required Hold a current RVT license Must have surgery/anesthesia experience Flexibility and available to work Monday through Friday Customer service skills Working knowledge of computers Excellent communication skills Capable of being cross‑trained as a receptionist Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments BENEFITS We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care 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 – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr