Veterinary Technician Jobs in California
Veterinary Technician jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in companion animal hospitals, emergency and specialty clinics, research institutions, and zoological facilities across roles from entry-level vet tech to senior clinical technician. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the heaviest hiring activity, with large established employers like VCA Animal Hospitals, Banfield Pet Hospital, and UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital consistently posting openings. The most in-demand specialties are emergency and critical care, internal medicine, and exotic animal care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Modern Animal, we know vet med is more than a job—it’s a calling. You’re not just caring for pets; you’re holding space for families, supporting your team, and showing up with heart even when it’s hard. We see you. We built this place for you. Watch what we mean.
We understand that great veterinary technicians (RVT / VN) deserve more than just competitive pay. That’s why we offer a salary package that truly reflects your skills and experience, along with top-tier benefits. But it’s not just about the paycheck—it’s about joining a company that deeply values its team and is on a mission to make a real difference for animals and their families.
What You’ll Receive:
- Competitive pay that rewards your skills and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and mental health coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching, helping you secure your future
- Paid time off (PTO) & Paid Parental Leave, ensuring you have time to recharge when needed
- Discounts on veterinary services for your pets, along with savings on products and services
- Provided uniforms to support you in your role
- Supportive team environment where professional growth and collaboration are valued
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead with expertise: Deliver high-quality GP care, using your full range of technical skills, including dental procedures, or show a willingness to develop in this area.
- Stay curious and grow: Collaborate with a supportive team, embracing continuous learning and pushing yourself to set a new standard of excellence.
- Practice with integrity: Approach your work with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring trust with both clients and team members.
- Be a community ambassador: Represent Modern Animal and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
- Communicate with care: Foster a positive, judgment-free environment through active listening, thoughtful interactions, and respectful communication.
- Thrive in a supportive culture: Live our values of empathy, work-life balance, and professionalism, contributing to a collaborative and positive workplace.
Why You’ll Be a Great Fit:
- Veterinary Technician License (LVT, CVT, RVT)
- Strong GP experience or a willingness to learn and adapt quickly to various veterinary practices and protocols.
- Proficiency in dental procedures or a desire to develop and improve your skills in this area.
- A forward-thinking and curious mindset that drives you to continue growing and learning within your role.
- A high level of integrity and ethical practice, aligning with our value of doing the right thing and building trust with clients and teammates.
- A proactive, can-do attitude, showing accountability and a determination to follow through on tasks and challenges with grit and resilience.
- Excellent communication skills, ensuring respectful and thoughtful interactions that foster positive relationships and contribute to a supportive work environment.
RVT, VN, Registered Veterinary Technician
The pay range for this position is listed below; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
At Modern Animal, we know vet med is more than a job—it’s a calling. You’re not just caring for pets; you’re holding space for families, supporting your team, and showing up with heart even when it’s hard. We see you. We built this place for you. Watch what we mean.
We understand that great veterinary technicians (RVT / VN) deserve more than just competitive pay. That’s why we offer a salary package that truly reflects your skills and experience, along with top-tier benefits. But it’s not just about the paycheck—it’s about joining a company that deeply values its team and is on a mission to make a real difference for animals and their families.
What You’ll Receive:
- Competitive pay that rewards your skills and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and mental health coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching, helping you secure your future
- Paid time off (PTO) & Paid Parental Leave, ensuring you have time to recharge when needed
- Discounts on veterinary services for your pets, along with savings on products and services
- Provided uniforms to support you in your role
- Supportive team environment where professional growth and collaboration are valued
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead with expertise: Deliver high-quality GP care, using your full range of technical skills, including dental procedures, or show a willingness to develop in this area.
- Stay curious and grow: Collaborate with a supportive team, embracing continuous learning and pushing yourself to set a new standard of excellence.
- Practice with integrity: Approach your work with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring trust with both clients and team members.
- Be a community ambassador: Represent Modern Animal and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
- Communicate with care: Foster a positive, judgment-free environment through active listening, thoughtful interactions, and respectful communication.
- Thrive in a supportive culture: Live our values of empathy, work-life balance, and professionalism, contributing to a collaborative and positive workplace.
Why You’ll Be a Great Fit:
- Veterinary Technician License (LVT, CVT, RVT)
- Strong GP experience or a willingness to learn and adapt quickly to various veterinary practices and protocols.
- Proficiency in dental procedures or a desire to develop and improve your skills in this area.
- A forward-thinking and curious mindset that drives you to continue growing and learning within your role.
- A high level of integrity and ethical practice, aligning with our value of doing the right thing and building trust with clients and teammates.
- A proactive, can-do attitude, showing accountability and a determination to follow through on tasks and challenges with grit and resilience.
- Excellent communication skills, ensuring respectful and thoughtful interactions that foster positive relationships and contribute to a supportive work environment.
RVT, VN, Registered Veterinary Technician
The pay range for this position is listed below; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Veterinary Technician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ethos Veterinary Health47
- VCA Animal Hospitals31
- PetVet Care Centers26
- VEG ER for Pets15
- Petco13
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services23
- Education3
- Consumer Goods2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary technician jobs across California.
- Active registration with the California Veterinary Medical Board as a Registered Veterinary Technician
- Associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program
- Demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, and patient recovery
- Experience with digital radiography, laboratory diagnostics, and in-house testing equipment
- Strong client communication skills and ability to educate pet owners on care plans
- Ability to handle and restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments safely
Veterinary Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a veterinary technician in California?
You become a veterinary technician in California by earning an associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, then passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination and registering with the California Veterinary Medical Board as a Registered Veterinary Technician. The RVT credential is required to practice legally in California. Some employers will consider candidates who are actively enrolled in an accredited program and awaiting board registration.
How much do veterinary technicians make in California?
Veterinary technicians in California earn a median of about $60,630 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,240 for the lowest 10% to over $75,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire veterinary technicians in California?
Employers hiring veterinary technicians in California right now include Ethos Veterinary Health, VCA Animal Hospitals, and PetVet Care Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's density of specialty and emergency referral hospitals, university teaching hospitals, and corporate multi-location practices means a wide range of employer types and practice settings are actively recruiting.
Which California cities have the most veterinary technician jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Dublin have the most veterinary technician openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego drive volume through their high population density and concentration of corporate veterinary groups, specialty referral centers, and emergency hospitals, while the San Francisco Bay Area adds demand from both companion animal practices and research institutions affiliated with UC campuses.
Are there remote veterinary technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Veterinary technology is fundamentally a hands-on clinical role, so most positions require on-site presence for patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and laboratory work. About 2% of veterinary technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those opportunities are concentrated in roles such as veterinary telehealth triage, pharmaceutical sales support, and veterinary technical writing.
How can I get hired as a veterinary technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for veterinary assistant or kennel technician roles at California-based corporate practices like VCA Animal Hospitals or Banfield Pet Hospital, which run structured onboarding programs that bridge candidates into RVT-track positions. Completing an externship through your AVMA-accredited program at a California emergency or specialty hospital significantly strengthens early applications. Obtaining your California RVT registration before or shortly after graduation, even without clinical experience, signals commitment and makes you eligible for new-grad technician openings that unlicensed candidates cannot fill.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly.
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