Registered Veterinary Technician

North County Animal Hospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Subsidized backup childcare and elder

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service

Job summary

North County Animal Hospital in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). The RVT will support veterinarians, assist with surgeries, monitor patients, and educate clients. The role emphasizes teamwork, client communication, and high-quality patient care in a busy clinic.

Requirements include 1+ year RVT experience and California RVT licensure. Strong multitasking, record-keeping, and anesthesia skills are essential, with opportunities to mentor teammates and

Qualifications

• 1+ years RVT experience.
• California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital and multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per California rules for RVTs.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records in the PMS.
• Communicate health concerns and Thrive Membership options to clients.
• Guide and mentor team members to foster growth.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clear client communication

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental radiographs

Ultrasound-guided cystocentesis

Multitasking

Mentoring teammates

Education

California RVT licensure

Tools

PMS/Practice Management System

Job description

Job Description

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

North County Animal Hospital

Part-time: 2 days a week and Saturdays as required

Paso Robles, CA

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $26-30/hour. The actual pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About You

You’re an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who thrives in a busy, team-oriented hospital. You take pride in high-quality patient care, clear client communication, and supporting doctors and teammates to keep the day running smoothly.

In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on nursing care across outpatient treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia support, and patient intake/discharges—helping pets feel safer and clients feel informed.

Your Experience & Skills

• 1+ years of experience as an RVT
• California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; able to prioritize and multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, intubation and IV, IM and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Proficient with dental radiographs
• Proficient in ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
• Dental Extraction Experience is preferred but not required
• Prioritize collaborative leadership and mentoring team members to encourage their growth and skill set.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the California Veterinary Practice Act requirements for registered veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records in our PMS.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and communicate them to the veterinarians and other team members.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Aboutthe Hospital

North County Animal Hospitalis a general practice located in Paso Robles focusing on primary and urgent care for dogs and cats. Our hospital has a wonderful team and a loyal client base.We are open Monday through Saturday.

ServingPaso Robles, Atascadero, San Miguel, Heritage Ranch, Creston, Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo and King City communities.

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