Veterinary Technician

Position Title: Veterinary Technician
Location: Cali's Cottage Veterinary Hospital – Huntington Beach, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Practice Manager

Who We Are

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.

What We Do & How We Do It

• Gold-standard medicine, delivered with empathy and teamwork
• Respectful leadership that listens, collaborates, and communicates
• Real support for boundaries, mental wellness, and work that fits your life
• No toxic behavior, no burnout mentality, just balance
• Our Core Values = our way of life
• We celebrate our wins, laugh off the jabs, and most importantly, have fun

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Veterinary Technician who shares our vision for a better veterinary workplace. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of our patient care team, performing high-level technical tasks, supporting doctors during procedures, carrying out treatment plans, and helping ensure our hospital runs efficiently and compassionately.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide attentive, compassionate care to all patients
• Support veterinarians and RVTs during appointments, diagnostics, and treatments
• Perform blood draws, IV catheter placements, and sample collection as directed
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and sedation, and assist with prep and recovery
• Perform in-house and send-out laboratory diagnostics
• Restrain patients for procedures and treatments
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with instrument sterilization and surgical area setup
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and other treatments as directed
• Participate in maintaining clean, well-stocked treatment and exam areas
• Support hospital sanitation and infection control procedures
• Assist with inventory restocking and organization
• Help with patient handling, restraint, feeding, and comfort care
• Contribute to a positive team environment, staff input, and hospital improvement
• Provide client education and discharge instructions
• Lend a paw wherever needed in the ever-changing world of veterinary medicine

What You Bring to the Table

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting as a Veterinary Technician
• Ability and confidence to perform all of the tasks mentioned above
• High School diploma
• Strong team communication, organizational, and team collaboration abilities
• Excellent client communication skills to keep clients informed and supported
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to contribute to a progressive, supportive hospital culture
• Energy level crossed between a golden retriever and 3am cat zoomies

What You Take Home

• $20 - $25 per hour based on years of experience plus discretionary year-end bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances plus retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance, license renewal support, and the chance to build something new in a brand-new hospital setting
• Wellness reimbursement program, mental health assistance, and a ton of free CCVH gear

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person