Registered Veterinary Technician — Impactful Pet Care and Growth

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account

CE opportunities

401k with employer contribution

Scholarship opportunities

Thrive Pet Healthcare network support

Job summary

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Thrive Pet Healthcare family. As an RVT, you will assist veterinarians, perform lab work, manage patient records, and support anesthesia monitoring in a busy clinic.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay starting at $28–$35 per hour, paid time off, medical/dental/vision, continuing education opportunities, and strong team mentorship in a feline-friendly, supportive

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required.
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, intubation and IV, IM and SQ injections.
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment.
• Proficient with dental radiographs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Cystocentesis and anesthesia monitoring.

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 for credentialed technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas and labs clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary experience

RVT licensure

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental radiographs

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Cystocentesis

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician licensure

Job description

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Thrive Pet Healthcare family. As an RVT, you will assist veterinarians, perform lab work, manage patient records, and support anesthesia monitoring in a busy clinic.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay starting at $28–$35 per hour, paid time off, medical/dental/vision, continuing education opportunities, and strong team mentorship in a feline-friendly, supportive