Entry Level Registered Veterinary Nurse Jobs
New grad registered veterinary nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on clinical externships or a strong practicum record can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, with employers like Modern Animal, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Banfield Pet Hospital hiring at this level now.
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LOCATION
Location: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
CATEGORY
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
JOB ID
Job Id R-260695
JOB TYPE
Job Type Part time
We are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Locum Associate.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
Why We Need You
As a member of the VCA Bakersfield team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
Why You Should Consider Us
VCA Bakersfield is a 24 hour general, emergency, and urgent care facility with 9 doctors and over 100 support staff members throughout the hospital.
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
- You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload and employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools
- You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
WAGE
Wage: $26/hr
SCHEDULE
Schedule: As needed
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Shift differential pay for hours worked between 6p-6a
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
LOCATION
Location: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
CATEGORY
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
JOB ID
Job Id R-260695
JOB TYPE
Job Type Part time
We are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Locum Associate.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
Why We Need You
As a member of the VCA Bakersfield team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
Why You Should Consider Us
VCA Bakersfield is a 24 hour general, emergency, and urgent care facility with 9 doctors and over 100 support staff members throughout the hospital.
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
- You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload and employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools
- You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
WAGE
Wage: $26/hr
SCHEDULE
Schedule: As needed
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Shift differential pay for hours worked between 6p-6a
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Modern Animal25
- VCA Animal Hospitals9
- Banfield Pet Hospital9
- Ethos Veterinary Health7
- NVA5
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services60
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Consumer Goods4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Education1
Entry Level Registered Veterinary Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level registered veterinary nurse job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who completed clinical rotations, externships, or supervised practicums during their training program. Highlighting hands-on patient care experience, species-specific skills, and any professional certifications relevant to veterinary nursing gives you an edge. Tailoring your resume to each practice type, whether a small animal clinic or a specialty hospital, also signals genuine interest to hiring managers.
Which companies hire entry level registered veterinary nurses?
Companies hiring entry level registered veterinary nurses right now include Modern Animal, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Banfield Pet Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including independent veterinary practices, regional animal hospital groups, and national veterinary care chains that maintain dedicated new graduate pipelines.
Are there remote entry level registered veterinary nurse jobs?
Yes, though most registered veterinary nurse roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level registered veterinary nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those opportunities typically covering telehealth triage support, client education coordination, or administrative veterinary roles rather than direct clinical nursing duties.
Are these new grad registered veterinary nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior registered veterinary nurse roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or externship hours in place of paid work history, or states that a strong practicum background is considered. Filtering for those signals helps recent graduates identify the right openings quickly.
Which industries hire the most entry level registered veterinary nurses?
Entry Level registered veterinary nurse roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high patient volumes and regularly onboard new graduates to build their clinical teams from the ground up.