Registered Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources & Lyra Health

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for adopting a pet

Subsidized backup childcare and elder?

Expert advice & network discounts for.

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service-dis

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician at San Jose Animal Hospital in San Jose, CA. You will perform venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs, and routine GP care within RVT scope.

Join a team focused on high-quality care, Fear Free patients, and continuous learning through ThriveU and workshops. Thrive offers comprehensive benefits and a path to grow across our nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Current California RVT license is required.
• At least 1 year of experience working as an RVT preferred.
• Strong technical skills and sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
• Comfortable with routine GP care as well as urgent and more involved cases.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, accountable, and receptive to feedback.
• Ability to integrate into established hospital workflows while contributing thoughtful ideas for improvement.
• Fear Free certification or experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics
• Surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• Dentistry, including dental radiographs and technical support within RVT scope of practice
• Medication preparation and administration
• Diagnostic radiographs
• Fear Free/low-stress patient handling
• Accurate and timely medical-record documentation
• Client education and communication
• Supporting DVMs with appointments, treatments, procedures, and hospitalized patients
• Recognizing changes in patient condition and communicating concerns promptly
• Prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborating with the team and utilizing available support to maintain efficient workflow

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Clinical reasoning

Education

California RVT license

1 year RVT experience

Job description

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician

Pay: $27-32/hour. The final pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. No weekends!

About You

You’re a caring, dependable RVT who brings strong technical skills and a positive attitude. You’re excited to provide everyday primary care while also assisting with urgent cases, building your skills, taking on new challenges, and making a meaningful difference for pets and their families.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics
• Surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• Dentistry, including dental radiographs and technical support within RVT scope of practice
• Medication preparation and administration
• Diagnostic radiographs
• Fear Free/low-stress patient handling
• Accurate and timely medical-record documentation
• Client education and communication
• Supporting DVMs with appointments, treatments, procedures, and hospitalized patients
• Recognizing changes in patient condition and communicating concerns promptly
• Prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborating with the team and utilizing available support to maintain efficient workflow

Qualifications

• Current California RVT license is required
• At least 1 year of experience working as an RVT preferred
• Strong technical skills and sound clinical judgment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and patient safety
• Comfortable with routine GP care as well as urgent and more involved cases
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Reliable, accountable, and receptive to feedback
• Ability to integrate into established hospital workflows while contributing thoughtful ideas for improvement
• Fear Free certification or experience preferred, but not required

You’ll Grow with Us

Skills

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• 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

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Benefits

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About The Hospital

San Jose Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, provides primary and urgent care for cats and dogs in the San Jose area. Our hospital is known for high-quality medicine, a clean and modern environment, and a friendly, professional team. As a feline-friendly and Fear Free certified hospital, we are committed to delivering compassionate care and an exceptional experience for both pets and the people who love them.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. The Purpose & Values award reflects organizations that consistently live what they stand for, brought to life at Thrive through our commitment to shaping the future of pet wellbeing and our core values. These values guide how we work and how we care for pets, clients, and one another. The Work-Life Flexibility award recognizes our focus on making meaningful work sustainable, supporting our teams in balancing professional impact with life outside of work.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.