Veterinary Technician

Come join our thriving practice! El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital in La Mesa, CA is looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician! 

Our collaborative team is like a big family, which makes treating patients more fun - even when we’re busy! Our philosophy is simple: offer the very best in veterinary care at a fair price. Our doctors span over two decades of experience and can provide excellent mentorship opportunities! We welcome anyone who wants to bring a new skill or fresh perspective to our practice with a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. 

About our practice: 

• Great support staff-to-doctor ratio including 2 RVTs 

• Digital dental x-rays and therapeutic laser 

• Mobile internal medicine specialists who comes to our practice for ultrasound, bronchoscopy and endoscopy/colonoscopy, cardiology 

• Great work/life balance 

• Canine / Feline only practice 

• Loved by our wonderful, established, and loyal clients 

• Dedicated cultural values: quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, common goal mentality 

• Monthly catered birthday lunches for the whole team 

• Fun team outings/events multiple times per year 

We enjoy a positive clinic culture and exceptional benefits, including: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• Compensation: $22.50 - $32.50 / hour 

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Tuition Support Program 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 

• Pet discounts on services and products 

• Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

• Professional development opportunities  

• State license reimbursement 

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 

• Continuing education allowance 

• Uniform allowance  

• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration! 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

You will be integral to our daily operations by bringing your awesome self and sharing your experience and passion in 

• Physical Examinations 

• Comprehensive Anesthetic Dental Procedures 

• Surgical Assistance 

• Immunizations and wellness care 

• Client education 

• Inventory Maintenance 

• End of life care 

• Outpatient care treatments 

We are a community minded practice with a family atmosphere who enjoy helping the members of the community. We work with a few local animal rescuers and provide monthly donations to the UC Davis Companion Animal Memorial Fund in honor of our beloved animal friends. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.