VCA Animal Hospitals
Job Overview
Greetings and welcome to
VCA Mission San Jose Animal Hospital ! We are looking to add a
Registered Veterinary Technician
to our team.
Compensation:
$28 - $35 per hour (starting range determined by skill set and years of experience). Financial growth opportunities available.
Schedule:
Full Time, 5/8's Day Shift
Location:
1500 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate and quality patient care while utilizing low‑stress handling techniques.
Proficient technical nursing skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, administration of oral, topical, and injectable medications, diagnostic testing procedures, triage, and basic examination.
Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best possible care and communicate frequently with the team.
Recognize subtle changes in clinical status.
Provide discharge instructions to clients.
Complete estimates and basic record keeping.
Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia for procedures.
Prepare patients for their surgical procedures.
Recover patients from anesthesia.
Utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends.
Dentistry and dental radiographs.
Pharmacy duties.
Process laboratory samples in‑house and prepare laboratory samples for outside labs.
Diagnostic imaging.
Requirements
Registered as a veterinary technician.
Minimum 1 year clinical experience as a veterinary technician working with dogs and cats.
Benefits
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short‑term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) (company match)
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile‑friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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VCA Mission San Jose Animal Hospital ! We are looking to add a
Registered Veterinary Technician
to our team.
Compensation:
$28 - $35 per hour (starting range determined by skill set and years of experience). Financial growth opportunities available.
Schedule:
Full Time, 5/8's Day Shift
Location:
1500 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate and quality patient care while utilizing low‑stress handling techniques.
Proficient technical nursing skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, administration of oral, topical, and injectable medications, diagnostic testing procedures, triage, and basic examination.
Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive the best possible care and communicate frequently with the team.
Recognize subtle changes in clinical status.
Provide discharge instructions to clients.
Complete estimates and basic record keeping.
Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia for procedures.
Prepare patients for their surgical procedures.
Recover patients from anesthesia.
Utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends.
Dentistry and dental radiographs.
Pharmacy duties.
Process laboratory samples in‑house and prepare laboratory samples for outside labs.
Diagnostic imaging.
Requirements
Registered as a veterinary technician.
Minimum 1 year clinical experience as a veterinary technician working with dogs and cats.
Benefits
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short‑term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) (company match)
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile‑friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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