Veterinary Technician - Sign-on Bonus in Santa Monica, CA
Job title from VCA Animal Hospitals: Veterinary Technician - Sign-on Bonus
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.
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 1.10 an hour less than the typical USD 29.60 an hour for veterinary technician jobs in California (143 jobs that list the pay).
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About VCA Animal Hospitals here
VCA Animal Hospitals has 2 more open veterinary jobs in Santa Monica, CA.
Typical pay at VCA Animal Hospitals in California: USD 29.25 an hour (57 jobs that list the pay).
Job description from VCA Animal Hospitals
Join the team at VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital!
Sign-on Bonus $1,500 for qualified RVT candidates
Location: 2421 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403
Schedule: Full-time, 5x8-hour work week
Salary: $24 - $33 per hour
VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time credentialed veterinary technician to join the team at our AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital in Santa Monica, CA, with additional resources for zoo-med and wildlife care! Our state-of-the-art facility has been serving the community since 1932. Wilshire's talented team of medical professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality and diverse patient care to a variety of species, including cats, dogs, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and wildlife. We have cultivated a compassionate, motivated culture and are seeking a like-minded technician to join the family and fulfill that mission.
Why Join the VCA Family?
We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, 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. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), 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
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
Apply Today!
If you are a current associate, you will 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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Apply on the VCA Animal Hospitals site
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