Veterinary Technician - Radiation Oncology

At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional veterinary care with compassion and dedication. As a leading specialty hospital in Los Angeles, we offer a supportive environment where veterinary professionals can thrive and excel. Our commitment to excellence and our passion for animal welfare drive everything we do.

Location: 1900 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Salary: $ 30 - $ 32 / hour based on experience, knowledge, and skills

Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 4/10's

We are seeking dedicated Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our Radiation Oncology team. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering top-tier veterinary care to our patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate and skilled nursing care to critically ill and injured animals.
• Monitoring patients' vital signs and responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Proficiency in chemotherapy agents and their administration
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery,
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.
• Collaborating with other members of the veterinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is required.
• Proficiency in performing nursing procedures, such as venipuncture, catheterization, chemo administration, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Experience with chemotherapy agents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing excellent patient care and client service.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Continuing education opportunities to support professional growth and development.
• Generous pet care discounts for employees.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for advancement.

If you're passionate about delivering top-tier veterinary care and want to unleash your full potential, apply today to join our team at VCA West LA Animal Hospital!

Total Rewards

 As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources. 

• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits. 

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. 

• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.

• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations. 

• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses. 

• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next. 

• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses. 

• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions. 

• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s. 

• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs. 

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution. 

• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. 

• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services. 

• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Apply Today: If you’re looking to grow your career and fully utilize your technical skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to connect with you.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.