Registered Veterinary Technician

Mission Animal Hospital; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Therapy resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

Free CE courses

Student loan support

Job summary

Mission Animal Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Thrive Pet Healthcare team. We offer both full-time and part-time roles with an hourly pay range of $30-$34, negotiable based on credentials and experience; the role supports veterinarians, maintains records, and helps educate clients.

As part of Thrive, you’ll benefit from national resources and local teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Current California RVT license required.
• Experience with dental procedures preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and reliable team player.
• Self-motivated and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care, educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and medical team to maximize productivity and patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state act for credentialed technicians.
• Explain doctor recommendations and Thrive Membership options to clients.
• Maintain medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques; keep areas clean and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Vet tech exp

RVT license

Dental procedures

Customer service

Communication

Flexible schedule

Team player

Tools

None

Job description

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician

Full-time and part-time available

San Luis Obispo, CA

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay range from $30 - $34 /hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Mission Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Mission Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

Role Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function,assistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow.
• Assistwith surgeries and proceduresin accordance withyour state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance onThrive Membershipoptions, medications, andadditionaltreatments.
• Assistinmaintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts.
• 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 2-years of experience as a Veterinary Technician
• Experience in dental procedures is strongly preferred
• Current California Veterinary Technician license (RVT) required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to explain doctor recommendations and treatment plans
• Fleixible schedule availability
• Self-motivated and strong organizational skills
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

Aboutthe Hospital

Mission Animal Hospitalis asmall animal practicelocated inSanLuis Obispo,providing full-service medical, dental, and surgical care.We use the best of bothtraditional and therapies-- such as herbs, homeopathy, and nutrition-- to optimize our pet's health.

Our hospital has acollaborative experienced teamand acommittedto positive work environment–we pursuegrowth and learning as we strive for greatness. We pride ourselves oncompassionate careandhigh standards ofmedical excellence.

ServingSan Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Los Osos

Benefits – our care in action

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

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time team members. Part-time benefits will vary.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. 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
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well‑being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service – delivering exceptional service
• Empathy – leading with care
• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy – be a source of light
• Exploration – learn to fuel growth
• Team – connect for success

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities #ZR