Registered Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

AAVMP; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,366,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Free CE courses

Pet discounts

Mental health resources

Job summary

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals Sacramento, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our new specialty clinic launching in September 2026. You will support advanced dental and oral surgery care, monitor anesthesia, perform dental imaging, and assist with complex procedures while ensuring smooth patient intake, recovery and discharge.

We value hands-on clinical excellence and a positive work attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) preferred.
• Superior/advanced technical skills with anesthesia experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia and support complex dental procedures.
• Perform dental imaging and assist with surgeries.
• Manage patient intake, recovery and discharge coordination.
• Provide compassionate, professional client communication.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

CVT/RVT/LVT

Anesthesia skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Dental imaging

Job description

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals Sacramento, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is excited to announce the opening of this brand-new specialty clinic, Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals Sacramento. Join our team of excellence as we launch and open in September 2026!

DOSA Sacramento is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

We are offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus to qualified candidates!

About You

You’ll play a critical role in improving pets' quality of life by supporting advanced dental and oral surgery care for our patients. Your impact will span hands-on responsibilities such as anesthesia monitoring, dental imaging, and assisting with complex procedures, to essential support functions including patient intake, recovery and discharge coordination.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care)
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) preferred
• Superior/advanced technical skills
• Has strong anesthesia skills (Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care)
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills

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:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

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

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

*Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities at any time

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range from $27-$36 hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.