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Veterinary Technician
- Santa Maria Animal Hospital
- Santa Maria, CA
- 19 hours ago
- Santa Maria Animal Hospital
- Santa Maria, CA
- 19 hours ago
, client education and communication, vaccinations, nail trimming, dental cleaning, veterinary assisting with proceedures, veniputure, animal care and treatment, and patient check ins....
- VCA California Vet Specialists
- Murrieta, CA
- 2 days ago
- VCA California Vet Specialists
- Murrieta, CA
- 2 days ago
Job Summary: Under policy direction from the Hospital Manager or Field Manager with support of and input from the Medical Director, the Technical Supervisor performs a wide range of difficult to...
Veterinary Technician - Surgery Department
- Dublin, CA
- 4 days ago
- Dublin, CA
- 4 days ago
Surgery Veterinary Technician - SIGNING BONUS Earning $ 26.00 to $ 36.00 per hour Must be at least 18 years old. 2 Years’ experience working as a veterinary technician in a veterinary practice....
Veterinary Technican / RVT
- Value Vet
- Los Angeles, CA
- 7 days ago
- Value Vet
- Los Angeles, CA
- 7 days ago
What we're looking for: Registered Veterinary Technician with 1-2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting....
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Urgently needed!
- San Jose, CA
- 7 days ago
- San Jose, CA
- 7 days ago
To be considered, you must be currently/experience working as a veterinary technician or be currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technology program....
Animal Health Technician -Comparative Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
Assist with large animal surgical and imaging procedure prep and support (IV catheter placement, intubation, clip hair/prep skin, remote delivery/pick up)....
Registered Veterinary Technician, Stationary Clinic
- ASPCA
- Los Angeles, CA
- 10 days ago
- ASPCA
- Los Angeles, CA
- 10 days ago
experience preferred Registered Veterinary Technician - Other Language: English (Required), Spanish Education and Work Experience: Associates (Required), Bachelors, High School Diploma (Required) New...
Veterinary Technician
- Blue Lake Animal Care Center
- South Lake Tahoe, CA
- 11 days ago
- Blue Lake Animal Care Center
- South Lake Tahoe, CA
- 11 days ago
Blue Lake Animal Care Center is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team....
RVT or Veterinary Assistant - SIGN ON BONUS! -
- Companion Animal Clinic
- Yucca Valley, CA
- 11 days ago
- Companion Animal Clinic
- Yucca Valley, CA
- 11 days ago
We stress the importance of client education, including preventive medicine and proper nutrition, to help their pets live long, healthy lives....
Senior Registered Veterinary Technician
- Highland Park Animal Hospital
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 days ago
- Highland Park Animal Hospital
- Los Angeles, CA
- 12 days ago
Highland Park Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, serving the community since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff seek to provide the best possible medical care,...
Animal Care Specialist 3 $22.00/HR-$26.00/HR (Marine Mammal)
- Vallejo, CA
- 21 days ago
- Vallejo, CA
- 21 days ago
Must have Bachelors degree in biology, psychology, zoology or related field preferred or equivalent of 8 years of relevant experience Must have at least two years experience as an Animal Care Specialist...
Animal Care Specialist 1 - Rainforest Trail - $21/HR - $22/HR
- Vallejo, CA
- 24 days ago
- Vallejo, CA
- 24 days ago
Assist with animal care and feeding. Order butterflies from various vendors. Prepare purchase orders and correspondence and permits needed for governmental agencies....
Animal Care Specialist 2 (Marine Mammal) $20.00/HR- $22.00/HR
- Vallejo, CA
- 30+ days ago
- Vallejo, CA
- 30+ days ago
of 1-year experience at Animal Care Specialist 1 level Must have valid California driver's license Must have strong written/verbal communication skills, able to speak effective before large groups....
Animal Care Specialist 1-Large Felines $18.50/HR - $19.50 HR
- Vallejo, CA
- 30+ days ago
- Vallejo, CA
- 30+ days ago
Job Summary: Responsible for the husbandry of all large feline areas. Entry level training of tigers, lions and cougars. Tigers are managed in a free contact situation. Essential Job Duties:...
Animal Care Specialist 2-Land Animals- $20.00/HR -$22.00/HR
- Vallejo, CA
- 45+ days ago
- Vallejo, CA
- 45+ days ago
Essential Job Duties: Feed, clean and daily husbandry of animals in Animal Care. Give medication to animals as directed by Supervisor....
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Title Synonyms
Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles
- Vet Tech
- Veterinary Tech
Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in California
Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.
Licensing / Certification
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Technician positions.
- Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician
- Fear Free Certified
- OSHA Certified
Highest Education Level
Veterinary Technicians in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.9%
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
20.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
1.4%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in California
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%
Qualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Veterinary Technician position
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Client Education
- Small Animal Care
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Restraint
- Patient Recovery
- Kennel Duties
- Surgical Preparation
- Large Animal Care
- IV Catheterization
- Surgical Monitoring
- Fluid Therapy
- Animal Welfare
- Cystocentesis
- Fecal Analysis
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental Radiography
- Equine
- Laser Therapy
- Veterinary Assisting
- Digital Radiography
- Drug Calculations
- Preventive Care
- Blood Transfusion
- Central Line Placement
- Animal Care
- Animal Handling
- Sample Collection
- Anesthesia
- Bandaging
- Catheterization
- Cytology
- Surgical Assisting
- Ultrasound
- Venipuncture
- Surgery
- Lab Experience
- Medication Administration
- X-Rays
- Wellness
- Medical Records
- Diagnostic
- Scheduling Appointments
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Referrals
- Math
- Initiative
- Friendliness
- High School Diploma
- Inventory Management
- Documentation
- Education Experience
- Collaboration
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Computer Skills
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Research Skills
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
In-Demand skills () are the most popular among employers according to the current jobs in our database. Last updated today!
Other Titles
Here are some other career titles that require similar skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinarian
- Kennel Attendant
- Veterinary Nurse
- Practice Manager
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