Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Vicar Operating dba VCA · Fountain Valley, CA
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 5, 2026
Job Description
Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team! We are looking for a Full-Time
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician.
Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Schedule: Full-Time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Salary: $26.50 - $32.00 ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule, and additional responsibilities.
Swing Differential: $2.00/hour
Overnight Differential: $3.00/hour
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 to earn your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), and we were hoping you could put that knowledge to use. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
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Venipuncture
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catheter placement
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radiology
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anesthesia monitoring
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physical examinations and patient assessment
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surgical preparation and assisting
-
laboratory work
-
pharmacy
-
patient recovery
-
compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
-
Teamwork advocate
-
Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
-
Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
-
Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
-
Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
-
Maintain accurate and complete medical records
-
Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia
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Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
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Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.
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!
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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!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.
Skills:
Animal Husbandry, Biomedicine, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Infectious Diseases, Inventory Management, Java Swing, Laboratory, Medical Assistance, Medical Protocols, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine
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Vicar Operating dba VCA
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician.
Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Schedule: Full-Time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Salary: $26.50 - $32.00 ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule, and additional responsibilities.
Swing Differential: $2.00/hour
Overnight Differential: $3.00/hour
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 to earn your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), and we were hoping you could put that knowledge to use. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
-
Venipuncture
-
catheter placement
-
radiology
-
anesthesia monitoring
-
physical examinations and patient assessment
-
surgical preparation and assisting
-
laboratory work
-
pharmacy
-
patient recovery
-
compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
-
Teamwork advocate
-
Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures
-
Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals
-
Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals
-
Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care
-
Maintain accurate and complete medical records
-
Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia
-
Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately
-
Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.
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!
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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!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.
Skills:
Animal Husbandry, Biomedicine, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Infectious Diseases, Inventory Management, Java Swing, Laboratory, Medical Assistance, Medical Protocols, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Fountain Valley
- State
- California
- Country
- US
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