Registered Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Retention bonus at 12 months $2,500

Retention bonus at 24 months $2,500

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Culver City, CA, seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician specialized in anesthesia. The role supports veterinarians, prepares patients, assists in surgeries, and educates clients, while maintaining detailed medical records and a collaborative, high‑standards team environment.

The position offers growth within Thrive's nationwide network, with opportunities to work across departments and benefit from a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• RVT license required.
• Understanding of anesthesia protocols including pre-anesthetic assessments, drug dosages, and post anesthesia care.
• Proficiency in monitoring equipment, administering anesthesia, and responding to anesthesia related emergencies.
• Experience in working extensively in soft tissue surgeries.
• Meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail in patient care.
• Collaborative team player in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Embody Thrive Pet Healthcare values: service, compassion, integrity, quality.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Acts for credentialed technicians.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems support.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques; keep treatment areas clean, sterile, and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

RVT license

Anesthesia protocols

Monitoring equipment

Soft tissue surgeries

Attention to detail

Team player

Core values

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Description

Anesthesia

Culver City, CA

Total Bonus Opportunity for Registered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000!

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms.

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Culver City, CA

Total Bonus Opportunity for Registered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000!

This Position Is Eligible For

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 retention bonus at 24 months Subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms.

Who We Are

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24hour Emergency services, where our technicians encounter all sort of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. Add that we have numerous specialty departments and it’s possible a tech’s day could involve a Macaw with a broken beak, time in one of our many advanced operating rooms, watching our Orthopedic Surgeons replace a dog’s elbow, or operating an MRI. It’s a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who absolutely love caring for sick or injured animals in a high-paced, renowned animal hospital.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your 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, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical 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

• RVT license required
• Understanding of anesthesia protocols including pre-anesthetic assessments, drug dosages, and post anesthesia care
• Proficiency in monitoring equipment, administering anesthesia, and responding to anesthesia related emergencies
• Attention to detail, ensuring precise dosages, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining detailed patient records
• Have an established record of working extensively in soft tissue surgeries
• Enjoy being a key player on a dynamic team providing the highest standard of patient care
• Embody our core values: service, compassion, integrity, and quality

You’ll Grow With Us

Skills

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:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• 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 offincluding 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
• Pet perksincluding 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
• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation

Non Credentialed Assistants

$21/hr - $36/hr

Licensed Technicians

-$26/hr - $42/hr

VTS

- $43/hr - $45/hr

Pay To Be Determined By Skills Assessment

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