Veterinary Technician/Assistant

ID
2025-9313
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-CA-Whittier

Who we are:

Washington Blvd Animal Hospital is looking to add a full-time Licensed/Experienced Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant to join our team!

Under the guidance of our Veterinarian and Technician Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in providing exceptional care to our patients and education to their owners.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Follow digital treatment plans prescribed by the DVM
  • Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
  • Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
  • Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
  • Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
  • Obtain quality lab samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, fecal collection, etc.
  • Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics, including urinalysis, cytologies, etc.
  • Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment
  • Use low-stress patient handling techniques
  • Perform diagnostic radiographs
  • Administer injections, medications, nursing care as directed by a veterinarian
  • Administer sedation for minor procedures
  • Administer and monitor general anesthesia, if required
  • Maintain accurate, complete digital medical records
  • Maintain a clean work environment, including following any infectious disease protocols, handling medical/biomedical, and infectious waste appropriately

 

We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including: 

 

Financial Benefits:  

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

Lifestyle Benefits: 

  • Six paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

 

Your talent and skill are certainly essential to your success in this role. We’ll love your expertise, passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team. Other valuable qualities include:

  • Ability to build rapport with clients, fellow team members, and leadership.
  • Communication skills
  • Valuing teamwork
  • Maintaining a positive, supportive approach at all times.
  • Never stop learning and never stop sharing knowledge.
  • Patience and kindness, compassion and understanding, especially in challenging situations.

Schedule: This is a full-time role with four 10-hour shifts each week and some flexibility. Our hospital is open 7 days a week from 7 am to 10 pm, so weekend, evening, and holiday shifts will be part of the rotation.

 

Compensation: We offer competitive pay ranging from $20–$28/hour, based on your education, experience, and credentials.

 

If you’re passionate about animal care, skilled in patient handling, and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you!


Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Washington Blvd Animal 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.

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