Job Description
Job Description
Credentialed Veterinary Technician - LVT/CVT/RVT needed!
Orange Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (or equivalent) to join our teamFounded in 1974, by Dr. Michael Lender, we have been providing Orange and surrounding towns with compassionate and top-notch care for over 45 years. In addition to excellent medical and surgical services, we also offer our clients with grooming, day care and boarding. We pride ourselves with delivering a hometown, ‘mom and pop’ feel combined with progressive, thorough medical and surgical expertise. We strive to take care of our clients during each and every visit with the same quality experience whether they are brand new to our hospital or are a loyal long-term, multigenerational client. Are you a credentialed Veterinary Technician ready to work at the top of your license—not stuck in the sidelines? Do you want to make a real impact every day while growing your skills and helping others do the same? Then we want to meet you!At Orange Veterinary Hospital, we believe techs should thrive, not just survive. We empower our LVTs to fully utilize their expertise, support one another, and work hand-in-hand with veterinarians to deliver top-tier care with heart.This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow, mentor, and belong to a team that values your contribution and champions your success.What You’ll Do:
- Provide exceptional, compassionate care to every patient that walks through our doors
- Use your technical chops: venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology (including dental), sample collection, and more
- Prep and assist in surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring
- Advocate for your patients and educate their humans with confidence and clarity
- Keep accurate, detailed medical records (EMR)
- Be a mentor to newer team members and always hungry to learn something new
What We’re Looking For:
- Licensed (or otherwise credentialed) Veterinary Technician (or actively enrolled in an accredited vet tech program)
- 2+ years of experience in small animal practice preferred
- Excellent communicator, team player, and problem solver
- Solid technical and medical math skills
- Able to lift and restrain pets up to 40 lbs and stay on your feet
- Detail-oriented and cool under pressure—you’ve got this!
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Supportive team culture that values collaboration and kindness
- Opportunities for mentorship and continuing education
- A chance to work at the top of your skillset—not just run nail trims
- Flexibility with full-time or part-time hours
- Room to grow professionally and personally
Pay: $25/hr based on experience
Benefits:
- Complimentary Short Term Disability
- Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
- Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt/ $30,000max)
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
- LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
- Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
- Referral Bonus Program
- DailyPay on Demand
If you’re passionate, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your veterinary journey, we’d love to hear from you!
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.