Registered Veterinary Technician

Pv-Village-Pet-Hospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Pet adoption leave

Health insurance

HSA/FSAs

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

CE support

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

PV Village Pet Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team. The hospital is a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, modern and busy, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

You will provide end-to-end care for our patients, perform lab tests, and assist with admissions and discharges, while supporting anesthesia and surgical procedures. A strong focus on communication and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• RVT status in California is required.
• Excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle aggressive animals.
• Experience with euthanasia.
• Proficient in venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Familiar with full-mouth and dental radiography.
• Assist with anesthetic procedures (spays, neuters, dentals).
• Commitment to ongoing education and growth.
• Strong listening, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care and outpatient treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and assist with admissions/discharges.
• Support surgical procedures and anesthesia as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, professional team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork under pressure

Animal handling

Euthanasia

Venipuncture

IV catheter

Radiography

Anesthesia assistance

Education development

Problem solving

Time management

Professional demeanor

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (CA)

Tools

Digital radiography

Surgical assisting

Job description

Description

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

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

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


• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plushealth savings account and flexible spending account


• Petperks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations


• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets


• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapysessions


• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period


• Continuing education and development support throughour libraryof free CE courses and paid time off tocomplete


• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation is based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate of $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.

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