Registered Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

CE allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Great team culture

Job summary

Silverado Veterinary Hospital in Napa, CA seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. You will support both outpatient care and procedural services including surgery and dentistry, ensuring high standards of care and compassionate client communication.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of RVT experience, California licensure, and proficiency in anesthesia, radiology, and dental procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing California RVT.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, radiology.
• Record keeping and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Identify patient concerns and support case management.
• Educate clients and build strong relationships.

Skills

Veterinary tech experience

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic induction

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology

Medication administration

Laboratory testing

Dentistry

Education

California RVT license

Registered Veterinary Technician credential

Job description

Silverado Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experiencedRegistered 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 hand-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

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation:$29 - $32 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position with a 5/8 schedule and availibility required for 1-2 Saturdays per month and an occasional half-day on Sundays.

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 per year, based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option and choice of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match starting in 2027
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Great team culture!

*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-standingRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT)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
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Experience with dentistry highly desired but not required

**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

Silverado Veterinary Hospital has been a local favorite since 1979. Our growing multi-doctor team is supported by long‑term RVTs and a cross‑trained support staff. Our priority has always focused on quality medicine vs. finances, and we are seen as a “unicorn” practice in terms of the value of services offered to our Napa community. At SVH, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care and fantastic team collaboration. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets. We primarily see small animals, however, we’re also well-equipped to treat the occasional bird, reptile, pocket pet, or wild animal.

Pay Range

$29 - $32 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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