Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Join The VCA Village Park Animal Hospital Team

We are looking for an experienced registered veterinary technician (RVT) to join our surgery team, focusing on surgery and dentistry. This role is ideal for a skilled surgical and dental technician who is passionate about advancing patient care and is interested in growing into a leadership role within the department.

Salary: $26 - $29/hour, depending on experience and education

Schedule: Open Monday - Friday, full-time, 5 x 8-hour shifts

Hospital hours: Monday 8 am - 5 pm, and Tuesday through Friday 8 am - 6 pm

Location: 51230 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

Village Park Animal Hospital is set in beautiful La Quinta, California. We are an established small animal practice. Our two-doctor staff and 20+ support team are committed to high-quality care provided through a special partnership with our clients. We provide wellness and preventative care, general medicine, and surgery. Our state-of-the-art practice emphasizes rehabilitation and integrated medicine. We offer animal rehabilitation utilizing an underwater treadmill on-site as well as laser therapy. We also offer boarding and grooming for our wonderful and growing clientele.

We are looking for a full-time, experienced veterinary technician who can work weekdays in our fast-paced facility.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can be the veterinary technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

Why we want you!

As a member of the VCA team, 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've worked hard, and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Anesthesia monitoring / surgical preparation and assisting / patient recovery
• Physical examinations
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture / catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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!