Registered Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

CE opportunities

Pet perks: free exams

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join the Thrive Pet Healthcare family. You will provide end-to-end care, assist with outpatient treatments and laboratory tests, and support admissions and discharges for our patients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and ongoing professional growth through ThriveU and CE opportunities. Competitive pay is offered within a supportive clinic network.

Qualifications

• RV T license is required.
• Experience as veterinary technician/assistant preferred.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, blood work, intubation and various injections.
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and using monitoring equipment.
• Proficient with dental radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and medical team to maximize productivity and maintain patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed technicians.
• Communicate with clients about pet health and Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

RVT license

Veterinary experience

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental radiographs

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Cystocentesis

Education

RVT license

Job description

Description

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technician

Thousand Oaks, California

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. AtCaring Hands VeterinaryHospital,aThrive Pet Healthcare partner, wetake action to empoweryour best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support,you’llbe nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, wehaveplenty of fun along the way!

Whowe are

At Caring Hands VeterinaryHospital,you’llfeel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

AtCaring Hands VeterinaryHospital, we offer primary for cats and dogs. We are proud to be feline-friendly and fear-free certified. We pride ourselves on being transparent and providing high-quality services.

Provide your best care with more bridges andlessbarriers.

Caring Hands VeterinaryHospitalis looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As an RVT,you’llplayan important rolein pets’lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care offacilitatingoutpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• 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 on Thrive Membership options, 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:

• Previousveterinary technician/assistant experiencerequired

• Registered Veterinary Technician licensurerequired

• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, intubation and IV, IM and SQ injections

• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment

• Proficient with dental radiographs

• Enjoysa challenging and fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Proficient in Cystocentesis, Anesthesia Monitoring

You’llGrowWithUs

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:

• Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU

• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills

• Aprogram todesigned to teach you the fundamentalsofrunning a pet hospital

• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

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

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account

• Petperks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations

• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

• Scholarship opportunities and student loansupport and so much more!

Compensationnegotiablebased on credentials and experience withahourly pay rate starting at $28- $35/hour.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse,equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.