Registered Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

CE allowance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ohana Pet Hospital in Ventura, California, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

This role offers autonomy, trust, and a collaborative environment in a fast-paced general practice. You will work alongside a veterinary team and play a critical role from induction to recovery, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing California RVT license.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery; dental prophylaxis and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Calculate and prepare anesthetic medications and dosages.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Monitor patient recovery and ongoing care.
• Guide clients through admission and discharge with confidence and compassion.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

Patient monitoring

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (CA)

Job description

Ohana Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced RegisteredVeterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation:$ 24 - $32 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible, full-time position, with either a 5/8, or a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Saturday .

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of California
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standingRegistered Veterinary Technician in the state of California **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Client education and communication
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose Ohana Pet Hospital?

Ohana Pet Hospital in Ventura is a 14-doctor practice with 2 credentialed technicians caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, and some reptiles. The 5,000-square-foot hospital has 8 exam rooms and offers digital X-ray, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, acupuncture, and cardiac ultrasound. The hospital sees a mix of general practice, surgery, urgent care, limited exotic medicine, rehabilitation, and holistic medicine, with RVTs heavily utilized in surgery and access to ophthalmology expertise. 'Ohana' means family, and the team describes itself as cohesive, supportive, funny, collaborative, coachable, and committed to training and development. Ventura adds a laid-back coastal lifestyle with beaches, outdoor recreation, restaurants, and a strong community feel.

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