Careers

About the Role

Right now, as you read this, are you covered in pet hair? Do you have cat treats or dog bags in your pocket? Is there a cat, or maybe an 80 lb Labrador, in your lap? Palomar Animal Hospital is ready to hire a licensed veterinary technician to add to our fantastic team, and if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be one of us!

Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Palomar Animal Hospital offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
  • Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 / hour
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 529 Savings Plan 
• Tuition Support Program 
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:   

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
• 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 
• Professional development opportunities  
• State license reimbursement 
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:

• Laugh. Life is short; smile while you still have teeth.
• Ask for help and offer help to others.
• Be empathetic to our clients, co-workers and yourself!
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• Broaden your skill set by exploring new services such as exotic medicine and anesthesia, and laser therapy.
• Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy.
• Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect. 

What’s in it for you:  

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A fridge stocked with drinks and snacks – always
• Lunch breaks on the reg

Think you're the veterinary technician we've been dreaming of? Awesome! Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Palomar Animal Hospital 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.