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Cardiology Veterinary Technician – Part-Time (Wednesdays Only)

Part-time

VCA Animal Hospitals

Murrieta, CAPart-time$23–27/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23–27/hr
Location
Murrieta, CA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

VCA California Veterinary Specialists – Murrieta is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its Cardiology team. The part-time position is scheduled Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and supports the Cardiology department exclusively. The technician will work with a cardiologist in a specialty hospital setting. Previous cardiology or specialty experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient RestraintVenipunctureIV Catheter PlacementVital Signs MonitoringBlood Pressure MonitoringECG MonitoringRadiographyDiagnostic TestingMedication AdministrationClient CommunicationPatient CareMedical RecordsOrganizationDependability

Qualifications

Veterinary Technician ExperienceCardiology or Specialty Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

VCA California Veterinary Specialists – Murrieta is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Cardiology team on a part-time basis. This position is scheduled for Wednesdays only, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM , and will be dedicated exclusively to supporting our Cardiology department.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent patient care standards, and a passion for providing high-quality veterinary medicine in a specialty hospital setting. Previous cardiology or specialty experience is preferred.

Why We Need You

As a member of our Cardiology team, you will work closely with our cardiologist to provide exceptional patient care and a positive experience for our clients. This position requires someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working in a specialty environment, and able to assist with the daily flow of cardiology appointments and procedures.

Responsibilities and skills include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting the cardiologist with appointments, examinations, and diagnostic procedures

  • Providing patient restraint and handling during cardiac examinations and echocardiograms

  • Venipuncture and IV catheter placement

  • Obtaining and monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure and ECGs

  • Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostic testing

  • Preparing and administering medications as directed by the veterinarian

  • Communicating with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions

  • Maintaining accurate medical records

  • Ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient Cardiology department

  • Providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients

Please note: This position is dedicated exclusively to the Cardiology department and is not intended to provide coverage or support for other hospital departments.

Schedule

  • Day: Wednesday only

  • Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

  • Department: Cardiology

  • Employment Type: Part-Time

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for veterinary medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched by our commitment to professional growth.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a board-certified cardiologist, gain valuable experience in specialty medicine, and utilize advanced diagnostic equipment.

You will also have access to VCA's network of veterinary professionals, continuing education opportunities, and resources to support your professional development.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a one-day-per-week opportunity in specialty medicine, we would love to hear from you!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $23-27

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 1,627 open Veterinary Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23–27/hr
  • California median$26–35/hr188 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–33/hr1,315 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25/hr, is 18% below the California median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Veterinary Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 213 open Veterinary Technician jobs in California and 1,627 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
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 (439 postings).
Education
10 of the 1,627 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 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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