Registered Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

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

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Culver City, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician specializing in anesthesia to join our team. You will support veterinarians, assist with surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and educate clients while contributing to high‑quality patient care in a fast-paced, 24/7 referral hospital.

We offer a generous bonus program totaling up to $10,000, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth through ThriveU and continuing education programs.

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.
• Attention to detail with precise dosages and 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.

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 onThrive Membershipoptions, 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.

Skills

RVT license

Anesthesia protocols

Monitoring equipment

Patient records

Soft tissue surgeries

Team player

Care quality

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Job description

Description

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.

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 24 hour 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,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 onThrive Membershipoptions, 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:

• 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

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 interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills
• A program todesigned to teach youthe fundamentalsofrunning apethospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinarytechnicians
• Scholarshipopportunities andtuition reimbursement

And, with so many locationsnationwide,you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us andprovideyour 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

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

• Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete
• Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogram

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 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.