Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus

VCA Coast Animal Hospital is adding a full time, Dentistry experienced Registered Veterinary Technician. RVT certification is required. Responsibilities require proficiency in Phlebotomy, IV Catheter Placement as well as Surgical, Dental, and Anesthesia experience. The ideal candidate will also possess great client communication skills, attention to detail and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere. Salary will be based on the level of experience. Location: 1560 CA-1, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Why work at VCA Coast Animal Hospital? Compensation: $ 32 - 37 / hour, depending on credentials and experience. Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 for qualified candidates. VCA Coast Animal Hospital is a great place to work and learn! We have a fun, fast paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. We are also walking distance from the beach with an awesome sunset every evening. If you would enjoy taking your lunch break at the Hermosa Beach pier daily than VCA Coast is the hospital for you! We also value honest and direct communication between staff, management and clients. We are community centered, we honor the client/patient relationship and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes. If you are willing to accept the challenge of performing with an outstanding team of service oriented professionals, we invite you to apply! We look forward to hearing from you! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Venipuncture • Catheter placement • Radiology • Anesthesia monitoring • Physical examinations and patient assessment • Surgical preparation and assisting • Dentistry • Laboratory work • Pharmacy • Patient recovery • Compassionate care for hospitalized patients MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have documented previous Animal Hospital experience • Hold a current RVT license • Must have surgery and dentistry experience including dental extractions • Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays • Customer service skills including Phone skills • Working knowledge of computers • Excellent communications skills • Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments Must Haves: Positive attitude, willingness to teach and train others, open mindedness and ability to accept feedback, desire to continue to learn, grow and develop, excellent written and oral communication skills Why Join The VCA Family? We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits: Work schedule (5/8 hour shifts) Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community 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 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 and sick time 401(k) with matching option If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 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. 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 Apply tot his job