Registered Veterinary Technician

6AM City, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

New pet adoption leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Thrive Pet Healthcare benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

PV Village Pet Hospital is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician in California. The role involves hands-on patient care, lab work, and support for admissions and discharges. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, with a focus on professional growth within Thrive Pet Healthcare.

We value excellent communication, ability to manage a fast-paced environment, and compassionate patient and client interactions. Expect ongoing education and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proof of Registered Veterinary Technician status in California.
• Excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle aggressive animals.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and digital radiography.
• Assist with anesthetic procedures (spays, neuters, dentals).
• Commitment to ongoing education and growth.
• Strong listening, judgment, and time-management skills.
• Professional and friendly demeanor with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for patients, from outpatient treatments to laboratory testing.
• Support admission and discharge processes for patients.
• Assist with anesthesia procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Job description

Job Description

Description

PV Village Pet Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

At PV Village Pet Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a modern, state‑of‑the‑art hospital located blocks away from the beach and a few hours away from the mountains. We are a busy hospital with a wonderful team and the potential for professional development. We invest heavily in our employees' long‑term growth and happiness.

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end‑to‑end care for our precious patients. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Requirements:

• Proof of Registered Veterinary Technician status in California
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
  • Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspects of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
  • Be proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiography (full body and dental)
  • Assist with anesthetic procedures as needed (eg. Spays, neuters, mass removals, dentals, etc)
  • Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
  • Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment, and decision‑making skills.
  • Professional and friendly demeanor with staff and clients

Benefits – our care in action

Weprovidebenefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime offincluding 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete
• Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogram

and so much more!

Compensation is based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate up to $25-$34/hour.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.