Veterinary Technician

spcaLA • Full-time • Hawthorne, California, United States • USD $28 - USD $35 / hour • 3w ago

Make a real difference in the lives of abandoned and abused animals and join spcaLA’s veterinary staff.

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) is currently seeking experienced, dedicated Registered Veterinary Technicians to become part of our medical staff. Be a part of Los Angeles’ oldest and largest animal welfare organization, serving Southern California since 1877.

Administer health examinations, treatments, vaccinations, and prescription diets for shelter animals.
Prepare animals for surgery, exams, and procedures.
Assist at community vaccination events, animal rescues, or disaster response and more.

spcaLA is not your typical animal shelter. In addition to caring for homeless and lost pets, you will:

Care for the pets of domestic violence survivors and others in crisis, through the Animal Safety Net (ASN)™;
Prepare animals to work with underserved and justice system involved youth, through Teaching Love & Compassion (TLC)™and other violence-prevention initiatives;
Work closely with spcaLA Animal Cruelty Investigators and care for animal victims of abuse and neglect.

Our Animal Medical Care Philosophy

Plainly put, we practice veterinary medicine in a shelter environment. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive preventative and therapeutic approach to animal care.

We provide on-site medical equipment and specialty medicines that are not found in most shelters, and we have generous support from private hospitals.

We believe in positive reinforcement dog training and employ fear-free handling techniques.

The perks:

No client consultations or production requirements
No overnights/emergencies
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Generous benefits package, including PTO, holidays, health insurance, 401K with matching, and more for full-time employees.

Essential qualifications: Must possess a valid license (certification) as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of California; 2 years practical experience as an RVT; shelter experience a plus.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position working out of Long Beach and Hawthorne Pet Adoption Centers. Part-time positions also available - please indicate your preference for full or part-time when you apply.

Visit spcaLA.com/vettechrecruit for a full job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

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