Registered Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

CE support

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare, Eye Care for Animals Santa Rosa, is seeking a Veterinary Technician or RVT to join our ophthalmology team in Santa Rosa, CA. This full-time role offers hands-on ophthalmology training, anesthesia support, and the chance to grow specialized skills.

You will assist with exams, anesthesia, and surgeries, while educating clients and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced specialty setting. California RVT license preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Technician or RVT experience.
• California RVT license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ophthalmic examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and support surgical procedures.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Educate clients and review treatment plans with pet owners.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Ophthalmology skills

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

California RVT license

Tools

Ophthalmic exam tools

Job description

Veterinary Technician / RVT – Ophthalmology

Full-Time | Approximately 40 Hours/Week | $34–$40/hour

Santa Rosa, CA

Ready to Take Your Veterinary Skills to the Next Level? Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician or RVT who loves hands‑on patient care, anesthesia, surgery, and learning new skills? Ready to explore specialty medicine and expand your technical abilities?

Eye Care for Animals Santa Rosa is looking for a full‑time Veterinary Technician / RVT to join our ophthalmology team!

This is an exciting opportunity to build specialized skills while working alongside an experienced veterinary team caring for patients with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions.

No ophthalmology experience? No problem! We’re looking for a strong veterinary foundation, a willingness to learn, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care. We’ll provide training in ophthalmology and help you develop the specialty skills you need to succeed.

What You’ll Love About This Opportunity

• Grow into specialty medicine with hands‑on ophthalmology training
• Build upon your skills in anesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, and patient care
• Work closely with doctors and an experienced specialty team
• Develop technical skills that can take your veterinary career to the next level
• Make a meaningful difference for patients and families navigating eye conditions
• Continue learning through CE and professional development opportunities

What You’ll Do

As part of our ophthalmology team, you'll play an important role in supporting our doctors, caring for patients, and helping pet parents feel informed and supported throughout their visit.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Assist with ophthalmic examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Place IV catheters and obtain blood samples
• Administer IV, IM, and SQ medications
• Monitor anesthesia and support surgical procedures
• Provide attentive pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care
• Prepare medications and assist with treatment plans
• Prepare and review treatment estimates with clients
• Educate pet parents and communicate clearly about their pet's care
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient and client records
• Collaborate with doctors and fellow team members to provide efficient, compassionate care

What We're Looking For

You don't need previous ophthalmology experience to be successful here. We're looking for someone with a strong veterinary foundation who's excited to learn and grow.

• Previous Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience
• California RVT license preferred, but not required
• Experience monitoring anesthesia
• Confidence with IV catheter placement, blood draws, and medication administration
• Strong communication and client‑service skills
• Dependable, collaborative, and team‑oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced specialty environment
• Curious, motivated, and excited to develop new technical skills
• A genuine commitment to providing compassionate care to patients and their families

Schedule

• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Typically 5 days per week
• Hospital hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Occasional after‑hours or on‑call coverage may be needed

Compensation

$34–$40/hour based on experience.

Why Eye Care for Animals

Veterinary ophthalmology offers a unique opportunity to combine technical skill, compassionate patient care, anesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, and specialty medicine.

At Eye Care for Animals Santa Rosa, you'll have the opportunity to grow your knowledge and build advanced skills while making an impact on the quality of life of the pets we care for.

Whether you already have specialty experience or you're ready to take the next step beyond general practice, we want to help you grow.

Benefits That Support You In And Outside Of Work

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Highlights Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Paid time off
• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Pet bereavement leave
• Time off for new pet adoptions
• Continuing education support and paid CE time
• Free CE courses through Thrive learning programs
• Mental health resources, including coaching and therapy sessions
• Subsidized backup care for children, adults, and pets
• Employee pet discounts, free exams, and additional pet‑care perks

Bring Your Skills. We'll Help You Build What's Next.

If you enjoy anesthesia, surgery, hands‑on patient care, and learning something new, specialty ophthalmology could be the perfect next step in your veterinary career.

You don't need to arrive as an ophthalmology expert. Bring your veterinary experience, curiosity, and passion for patient care, and we'll help you grow from there.