Registered Veterinary Technician (part-time)

Destination Pet Veterinary of Texas PC; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CE Allowance

Part-time PTO accrual

Wage differentials and leadership stip

401(k)

Mental Health Support via Telemedicine

Fear Free training & certification

Volunteer time with nonprofit access

Job summary

Purple Paws Pet Clinic in Coronado, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). You will work at the top of your license, providing high-quality anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and nursing care while contributing to a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes a leadership mindset, competitive wages, and a career ladder with merit-based increases. California RVT licensure is required to join our well-equipped hospital.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California RVT license.
• Part-time position with clinical leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia and analgesia with IV catheterization and monitoring.
• Perform dentistry including radiography, charting and periodontal therapy.
• Conduct in-house diagnostics and lab analyses.
• Nursing and triage: monitor patients, manage catheters and feeding tubes.
• Lead tech appointments, run team huddles, mentor assistants/externs.

Skills

RVT license

Education

California RVT License

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

PART-TIME REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Purple Paws Pet Clinic - Coronado, CA

Wage Range: $30.00- $32.00 /hr.

Must hold a valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) state license.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Why Technicians Thrive Here - Our Investment in You

• Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• Part-time PTO accrual
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• 401(k)
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Purple Paws Pet Clinic - A Look Inside

We are a well-established, full-service small animal hospital with a legacy of excellence in Coronado. Our state-of-the-art facility features three dedicated DVMs and a passionate support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. Purple Paws Pet Clinic is equipped for excellence. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as in-house ultrasound.

Your Role - Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you will be encouraged to work at the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule

Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options (choose 4 ten-hour or 5 eight-hour shifts) and a predictable weekend rotation.

Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Ready to grow with a team that truly uses and values credentialed technicians?

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that’s bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don’t play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?