Registered Veterinary Technician in San Diego, CA (VCA Animal Hospitals)

Job title from VCA Animal Hospitals: Registered Veterinary Technician

Source: VCA Animal Hospitals job site (www.vcacareers.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 4, 2026.

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Vet tech rules in California

In California only registered vet techs may use the RVT or veterinary technician title; assistants may also work under supervision.

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This job pays about the same as the typical USD 29.60 an hour for veterinary technician jobs in California (138 jobs that list the pay).

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VCA Animal Hospitals has 8 more open veterinary jobs in San Diego, CA.

Typical pay at VCA Animal Hospitals in California: USD 29.38 an hour (52 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Location: 246 West Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Schedule: 5 days, 8-hour work week, including Saturdays

Salary: $27 to $32 / hour depending on experience and skills.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical examinations and patient assessment

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Surgical preparation and assisting

  • Dentistry

  • Radiology

  • Laboratory work

  • Venipuncture

  • Catheter placement

  • Pharmacy

  • Patient recovery

  • Client Communication

  • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are seeking full-time team members for our hospital! Part-time positions are also available. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skill and personality. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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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

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