Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician

ID
2026-14482
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-CA-San Leandro

Who we are:

Good Samaritan Veterinary Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician!

Position Details
Role: Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: $18.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a Veterinary Technician position where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your teammates genuinely enjoy working together? Good Samaritan Veterinary Hospital may be the perfect fit.

At Good Samaritan Veterinary Hospital, we're passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to the families who trust us with them. Our mission is to build lifelong relationships with our clients while delivering the highest quality veterinary medicine in a compassionate, supportive environment.

We're looking for an experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced hospital, enjoys learning, and is excited to make a meaningful impact every day. Our technicians are highly utilized, genuinely appreciated, and encouraged to continue growing both personally and professionally.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

  • Team-oriented culture where collaboration and support come first
  • Technicians who are trusted to fully utilize their skills
  • Leadership that values your ideas and encourages professional growth
  • Fast-paced environment with opportunities to continue learning
  • Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them
  • Scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance
  • Positive workplace where hard work and teamwork are recognized

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

  • Safely handle and restrain patients with compassion and confidence
  • Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
  • Obtain diagnostic radiographs and perform in-house laboratory testing
  • Assist with surgery and monitor anesthesia
  • Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as directed
  • Triage patients and assist with urgent and emergency cases
  • Educate clients on preventive care, medications, treatments, and discharge instructions
  • Maintain accurate patient records and medical documentation
  • Work closely with veterinarians and teammates to provide exceptional patient care

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

  • Registered Veterinary Technician credential or a minimum of two years of hands-on veterinary technician experience
  • Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, and laboratory diagnostics
  • Knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
  • Excellent communication and client-service skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively
  • Passion for veterinary medicine and commitment to continued learning

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

  • A team that genuinely values your contributions
  • Opportunities to continue strengthening your technical skills
  • Leaders who support your personal and professional growth
  • Work-life balance that allows you to enjoy life outside the hospital
  • Coworkers who celebrate successes and help each other through challenges
  • The satisfaction of making a lasting difference for pets and their families

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skillset and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account, where eligible
  • Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for a hospital where your technical skills are appreciated, your career can continue to grow, and your team truly enjoys working together, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover why Good Samaritan Veterinary Hospital is such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Good Samaritan Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.

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