Veterinary Technician - Surgery
Murrieta, CAFull-time$25–30/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join its surgery team. The role supports specialized veterinary care and an outstanding client experience. The posting lists skills used in the position, including venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, laboratory work, pharmacy, and patient recovery. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Full job description
Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta Surgery Team as a Registered Veterinary Technician!
Location: 39809 Avenida Acacias STE E, Murrieta, CA 92563
Salary: $25 - $30 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Thursday 8a-6:30p
At VCA – California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Veterinary Technician, and each person’s individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued.
We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of our patients. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.
Why Join The VCA Family?
Our advanced medical care, world-renowned medical staff, and excellent benefits are not the only things that set us apart. Riverside County is a great place to live. We are known for our SoCal sunshine, plethora of award-winning wineries, and vibrant Old Town Temecula!
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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
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Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
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Leadership opportunities
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Career development programs
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Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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Continuing education opportunities
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Tuition support and sponsorships
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Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
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Referral bonuses
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Competitive wage
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Medical, dental & vision insurance
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Generous pet care discounts
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Life, long and short-term disability insurance
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Paid parental leave
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Paid vacation and sick time
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401(k)
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, 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. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
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Venipuncture
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Catheter placement
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Radiology
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Anesthesia monitoring
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Physical examinations and patient assessment
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Surgical preparation and assisting
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Laboratory work
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Pharmacy
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Patient recovery
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Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply today!
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application 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
How this job compares
Set against the 1,634 open Veterinary Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–30/hr
- California median$26–35/hr197 hourly ranges
- US median$23–33/hr1,354 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $27.50/hr, is 10% below the California median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Veterinary Technician hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 221 open Veterinary Technician jobs in California and 1,634 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- VCA Animal Hospitals (this employer)81 open
- Ethos Veterinary Health68 open
- Banfield Pet Hospital33 open
- Experience
- Veterinary Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (466 postings).
- Education
- 10 of the 1,634 open Veterinary Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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