Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Surf City Pet Hospital is a trusted veterinary hospital in Huntington Beach, CA, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for pets and the families who love them. Our team treats every pet like a valued family member and is committed to creating a supportive, professional, and caring environment for both clients and patients.

We are looking for a dependable and compassionate Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, client communication, and working closely with veterinarians in a busy animal hospital setting.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Technician will support veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, patient monitoring, and client education. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, comfortable handling animals, and committed to delivering excellent care with professionalism and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures, treatments, and surgeries.
• Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats during appointments and procedures.
• Collect patient histories and document medical notes accurately.
• Perform or assist with blood draws, injections, catheter placement, lab work, and diagnostic testing.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatments or surgery.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Educate clients on medications, discharge instructions, preventive care, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain clean exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
• Support front office and clinical team members as needed.
• Follow hospital protocols for safety, sanitation, animal handling, and medical documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Knowledge of animal restraint, medical terminology, vaccines, medications, and basic diagnostics preferred.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Dependable, organized, compassionate, and team-oriented.
• Ability to lift, carry, and restrain animals as needed.
• RVT license is a plus, but not required unless specified by management.

Ideal Candidate

The right candidate is someone who truly cares about animals, takes pride in accurate patient care, and enjoys being part of a close-knit veterinary team. You should be comfortable working directly with pets and clients while helping maintain a positive and efficient hospital flow.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time opportunity with a caring veterinary team.
• Hands-on role supporting meaningful pet care every day.
• Supportive hospital environment focused on quality service.
• Opportunity to grow your veterinary skills and work closely with experienced professionals.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about animal care and want to be part of a team that treats pets like family, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Surf City Pet Hospital as a Full-Time Veterinary Technician.