Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA
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Cali's Cottage Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician

16893 Algonquin St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649 caliscottage.com
Job details
Hourly Rate$22‑31
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date 10/26/2026

Shifts: opening, closingAppointments/day: <20 Co-workers: <10

Overview

Benefits
Health
Dental
Discounted Pet Care
Vision
401k
Hiring Bonus
About the Area

At Cali's Cottage Veterinary Hospital, we’re striving to redefine the veterinary workplace. We deliver exceptional care to animals while nurturing a positive, supportive culture for the people who make it all happen. We’re building a space where veterinary professionals can thrive, grow, and feel truly valued without compromising their well-being.

Practice Type
general practice
Species
dog
cat
Management SoftwareShepherd

Requirements

Practice Experience
Wellness & Preventative
surgery
general practice
dentistry
Preferred Skills
Anesthesia Monitoring
Blood Draws
teamwork
restraining animals
Taking radiographs
IV Catheter Placement
emotional intelligence
communication
Preferred Credentials
High School Diploma
Job Description

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS Veterinary Technician Cali’s Cottage Veterinary Hospital | Huntington Beach, CA Full-Time | Reports to Practice Manager Who We Are We’re building a veterinary workplace where compassionate care, teamwork, and employee well-being go hand in hand. Our team values respectful leadership, open communication, healthy boundaries, and having fun while delivering excellent medicine. The Role We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technician with at least 2 years of clinical experience to support our doctors and RVTs, carry out treatment plans, and help keep the hospital running smoothly. What You’ll Do • Provide attentive patient care and support appointments, diagnostics, and treatments • Perform blood draws, IV catheter placement, and sample collection as directed • Monitor anesthesia and sedation; assist with surgical preparation and recovery • Run in-house diagnostics and prepare send-out laboratory samples • Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed • Handle and restrain patients safely • Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical areas • Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas; support infection control and inventory • Provide client education and discharge instructions • Pitch in where needed and contribute ideas to improve our hospital What You Bring • At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in a clinical setting • Confidence performing the duties above within your training and permitted scope • High school diploma • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork • A calm, focused approach in a busy environment • A desire to help build a positive, supportive workplace • Energy somewhere between a golden retriever and 3 a.m. cat zoomies