Registered Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k

Paid CE

PTO

Job summary

Main Street Small Animal Hospital in Templeton, CA is hiring a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our compassionate team. You’ll perform dental care, radiography, anesthesia support, and post-op recovery, with access to in-house labs and digital imaging.

We offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay ($27–$32/hour), comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid CE, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in dental prophylaxis, radiography, and extractions
• Strong skills in phlebotomy, catheter placement, and post-operative care
• A calm, focused presence in high-pressure or emergency situations
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and client partnership

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care from admission to discharge
• Provide surgical and anesthetic support, including post-op recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, radiographs, and extractions
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dental, surgical, and anesthetic equipment
• Assist with appointments, client communication, and patient discharges
• Collaborate with a supportive, talented team in a respectful and fun environment

Skills

Dental prophylaxis

Radiography

Extractions

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Post-operative care

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Ultrasound equipment

In-house lab equipment

Dental cleaning tools

Job description

$3,000 sign on bonus available for registered technicians*

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Templeton, CA

Pay: $27–$32/hour (depending on experience)

Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Main Street Small Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to our close-knit team! For over 30 years, we've proudly served our community from a beautiful, light-filled facility where laughter, compassion, and high-quality care go hand in hand.

Our practice is home to three full-time DVMs and equipped with everything you need to thrive—an in-house lab, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and the tools to support progressive, evidence-based medicine.

At Main Street, we’re more than just coworkers—we’re a family. We value kindness, humor, teamwork, and a deep commitment to patient care. Veterinary medicine is our way of giving back, and we work closely with our clients to ensure their pets receive the very best.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate care from admission to discharge
• Provide surgical and anesthetic support, including post-op recovery for dental patients
• Perform dental cleanings, radiographs, and extractions
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dental, surgical, and anesthetic equipment
• Assist with appointments, client communication, and patient discharges
• Collaborate with a supportive, talented team in a respectful and fun environment

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in dental prophylaxis, radiography, and extractions
• Strong skills in phlebotomy, catheter placement, and post-operative care
• A calm, focused presence in high-pressure or emergency situations
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and client partnership

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $27–$32 per hour, depending on experience
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k
• Paid CE, ample PTO that grows with you, and long-term career support
• A chance to grow professionally in a joyful, team-focused environment

If you're ready to thrive in a supportive clinic that values both people and pets, we’d love to hear from you.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.