Registered Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Subsidized backup childcare

Free CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Paso Robles is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. This role involves providing nursing care, supporting veterinarians, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a busy, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of RVT experience, a valid California RVT license, and skills in IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including 401(k) with employer match and mental health resources.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an RVT.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures as per regulations.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

IV catheter placement

venipuncture

intubation

monitoring anesthesia

dental radiographs

ultrasound-guided cystocentesis

communication skills

multitasking

Education

California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – North County Animal Hospital – Paso Robles, CA. Part‑time: 2 days a week and Saturdays as required. Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $26–30 per hour. Pay will reflect your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You’re an experienced 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Professional Development

• 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

Benefits

• 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.