Registered Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Pet discount

CE allowance

Bonus package

Job summary

Adobe Animal Hospital in Concord, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to support outpatient and procedural care, including surgery and dentistry.

The practice emphasizes high-quality medical care, client communication, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing California RVT license.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique.
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing.
• Recent graduates eligible to transfer license or VTNE eligible.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery.
• Perform dental procedures including prophylaxis and radiography.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Identify patient concerns and support case management.
• Build client relationships through education and communication.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

CA RVT license

Anesthesia induction/monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis/radiography

Venipuncture/IV placement

Radiology safety

Medical records/documentation

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician license (CA)

Job description

Adobe Animal Hospital, located in Concord, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment – balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands‑on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule And Compensation

• Compensation: $34 - $38 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 5/8 schedule and availability needed Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays.

Full-time Benefits Package*

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of California
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options and choice of UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Part‑time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum Qualifications And Skill Set

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California**
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Get To Know Our Practice

Adobe Animal Hospital is in Concord, CA, about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco. Our hospital was established in 1975 and today we operate as a 3-doctor, 2-RVT, paper‑lite, small animal exclusive clinic. We’re dedicated to providing the finest veterinary care and upholding the high standards our stellar community reputation. We are well‑equipped to provide routine soft tissue procedures, dentistry, laser therapy, preventative care, and more.

This is a good‑faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range $34—$38 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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