Careers

About the Role

El Cerrito Veterinary Care is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Lead Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $23 – $28 per hour
• Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

El Cerrito Veterinary Care is a progressive, full-service dog and cat hospital offering comprehensive wellness care, advanced surgical procedures, laser therapy, acupuncture, and more. We are committed to creating a low-stress, pet-friendly environment for both dogs and cats, ensuring every patient receives care that is not only high-quality but also compassionate and calming. Our team is dedicated to excellent medicine, collaborative teamwork, and continuous growth. We foster a supportive environment where staff development and patient comfort are top priorities.

We are currently seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to join our team. This leadership role requires someone experienced, proactive, and ready to help guide and support our technical team. A current RVT license (or equivalent) is highly preferred, and prior leadership experience is a plus. While cross-training is not required, it is preferred to support a flexible and well-rounded team. The Lead Veterinary Technician will help oversee clinical operations, assist in training and mentoring staff, and work closely with veterinarians to deliver excellent patient care and efficient workflow.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Working With Us

• Predictable scheduling to support a proper work-life balance
• A supportive culture that encourages you to be your awesome self
• A shared commitment to uncompromised patient care

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct support to veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgeries
• Mentor and support fellow technicians and assistants
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, dental cleanings, and monitor anesthesia
• Obtain and interpret radiographs and conduct basic lab tests
• Monitor patients post-surgery and provide emergency support as needed
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas and exam rooms
• Prepare surgical patients and assist with sterile procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Licensed as an RVT (or equivalent credential – CVT/LVT), highly preferred
• Proven experience in a clinical veterinary setting, ideally with leadership responsibilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-centered environment
• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable handling pets of all sizes and temperaments

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you are an experienced veterinary technician ready for a leadership opportunity and are passionate about patient care, we’d love to meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at El Cerrito Veterinary Care and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential..