Registered Veterinary Technician

PETS FIRST VETERINARY HOSPITAL; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Thousand Oaks, California, is seeking a qualified RVT to provide urgent care and support. You will be involved in triage, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication, ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care. The role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in GP, urgent care, or ER highly preferred.
• Organized, calm under pressure, and collaborative.
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine love for animals.

Responsibilities

• Triage & stabilization: rapid assessment and prioritization.
• Anesthesia & analgesia: monitoring and induction assistance.
• Provide high-empathy communication from triage through discharge.

Skills

Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring

Triage and nursing care

Outstanding communication skills

Client education

De-escalation skills

Education

Active California RVT license in good standing

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

ABOUT US

Pets First is an appointment-based urgent care/ER designed to bridge the gap between general practice and traditional emergency hospitals. We offer low-cost hospitalization and emergency dental care (with RVT-supported radiography and prophylaxis within RVT scope). We collaborate closely with board-certified veterinary specialists—criticalists, surgeons, internists, cardiologists, and dentists—to elevate patient outcomes and team learning.

SCHEDULE

Soft Open: January 9, 2026 – June 2026

Operating Fri–Mon, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Expansion: Transition to 5–7 days/week with the Grand Opening in June 2026

Opportunity for a fixed or rotating schedule at expansion, based on team preferences and hospital needs

COMPENSATION

$27–$37/hour to start, based on skills and experience

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Revenue-Sharing
• Premium Health Insurance (HMO or PPO)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid CE (Continuing Education)
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Pet Insurance
• Culture-driven, supportive working environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical (within CA RVT scope; under DVM direction)

Triage & stabilization: Rapid assessment, prioritization, and preparation for diagnostics/treatment; assist in RECOVER-based CPR and code-cart readiness

Anesthesia & analgesia: Machine checks, ASA risk support, induction assistance, intubation assistance, continuous monitoring (ECG, SpO₂, NIBP/Doppler, capnography, temperature), anesthesia recordkeeping, recovery, and multimodal pain-management support/CRIs

Vascular access & nursing: Peripheral IV catheter placement, fluid therapy setup/calculations, patient warming, wound care/bandaging, oxygen therapy, feeding-tube assistance

Diagnostics: In-house lab (CBC/chem/UA), cytologies, POCT, safe sample handling, and accurate EMR documentation

Imaging: Patient positioning, restraint, collimation, and digital radiography

Dentistry (urgent/emergent support): Dental charting, prophylaxis, polishing, and digital dental radiography; assist with emergency dental care within RVT scope

Client Interaction & Communication

Provide high-empathy communication from triage through discharge: set expectations, obtain informed consent, and explain diagnostics/treatments in plain language

Service recovery and issue resolution: de-escalate concerns, resolve issues professionally, and own follow-through (phone/email/text) until closure

Deliver clear home-care instructions, medication dosing, and recheck plans; proactively check in on critical/complex cases

Operational & Team

Inventory management: ordering, vendor coordination, expiration tracking, COGS awareness, and controlled-substance documentation per DEA/Board rules and hospital SOPs Training & mentorship: coach Veterinary Assistants (VAs) in low-stress handling, anesthesia support, SOPs, safety, and quality standards Participate in staff trainings/meetings; contribute to workflow optimization and a team-first culture

QUALIFICATIONS

Active California RVT license in good standing (required)

Prior experience in GP, urgent care, or ER highly preferred

Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, triage, and nursing care

Outstanding communication, client education, and de-escalation skills

Organized, calm under pressure, and collaborative

Compassion, patience, and a genuine love for animals

Pets First Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All medical decisions are made by veterinarians; duties remain within the California RVT scope of practice.