Registered Veterinary Technician — Growth, Benefits & Impact

NVA General Practice; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401k

Job summary

Adobe Animal Hospitals in Los Gatos seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team. The RVT will manage outpatient care, assist veterinarians, and perform technical tasks with high standards of patient care. The hospital emphasizes our Open Hospital policy, letting clients stay with their pets during visits.

The role requires one weekend shift per week and some holiday shifts. Base wage ranges from $24 to $42 per hour, with wages determined by experience, skills, and

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician with 1–2 years or more experience; RVT license required.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail; professional client service.
• Ability to make independent decisions and handle stressful situations.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays; lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow and provide advice to owners in person or by phone.
• Perform veterinary technical skills with minimal supervision.
• Assess patient care status and document treatments.
• Take patient histories and obtain vitals; explain treatments.
• Give IM, IV, SQ injections and draw blood.
• Place IV catheters and monitor anesthetized patients.
• Perform radiographs and in-house lab tests.

Skills

RVT license

1-2 years experience

Client service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitask

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiographs

In-house lab tests

IV catheter

Job description

Adobe Animal Hospitals in Los Gatos seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team. The RVT will manage outpatient care, assist veterinarians, and perform technical tasks with high standards of patient care. The hospital emphasizes our Open Hospital policy, letting clients stay with their pets during visits.

The role requires one weekend shift per week and some holiday shifts. Base wage ranges from $24 to $42 per hour, with wages determined by experience, skills, and