Registered Veterinary Technician RVT

Alameda Animal Hospital; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

401(k)

Paid sick days

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Alameda Animal Hospital in Compton, CA is seeking a California-licensed RVT for Fridays and Saturdays. You’ll handle anesthesia, dentistry, radiographs, venipuncture, and in-house procedures in a small, supportive team.

The position offers $20–$36/hour based on experience, with a consistent weekend schedule, uniforms provided, and benefits including 401(k) matching, paid sick days, and training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• California RVT license and strong general practice experience.
• Confident with anesthesia and dentistry.
• Ability to teach and mentor VAs.
• Independent work with good clinical judgment.
• Comfort with cats, including difficult ones.
• Excellent client and team communication.
• Dependable, positive, and small-team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Fridays: anesthesia induction, intubation, monitoring, recovery.
• Fridays: IV catheter placement, blood draws, CRIs.
• Fridays: dental procedures and dental X-rays.
• Saturdays: technician appointments and treatments.
• Saturdays: venipuncture, in-house labs, radiographs.
• Assist doctor with appointments and procedures.
• Medication calculations and dispensing.
• Client education and discharge instructions.

Skills

Licensed RVT

General practice

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Client education

Cat handling

Education

California RVT license

Tools

X-ray

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Part-Time RVT — Fridays & Saturdays

Alameda Animal Hospital | Compton, CA

Friday & Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM | $20–$36/hour

Are you an RVT who actually likes doing RVT things?

We're an independently owned, community-focused veterinary hospital looking for an experienced, confident California-licensed RVT to join our small team two days a week.

This isn't a position where you'll spend your day wondering what you're supposed to do. We need someone who can jump in, think independently, and put their skills to work.

Fridays = Surgery & Dentals

• Anesthesia induction, intubation, monitoring & recovery
• IV catheter placement, venipuncture & blood draws
• IV fluids & CRIs
• Surgical & anesthetic medication calculations/setup
• Dental procedures & dental X-rays (we have the handheld x ray device and can train)
• Surgical nursing
• Diagnostic radiographs
• Patient monitoring & recovery

Saturdays = Appointments & Treatments

• Technician appointments & treatments
• Venipuncture & in-house lab work
• Radiographs
• Medication calculations & dispensing
• Client education & discharge instructions
• Dog & cat handling/restraint
• Assisting the doctor with appointments and procedures

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a licensed California RVT
• Has strong, hands‑on general practice experience
• Is confident with anesthesia and dentistry
• Enjoys teaching and mentoring our VAs and helping them build their technical skills
• Can place catheters and draw blood without breaking a sweat
• Has good clinical judgment and can work independently
• Is comfortable with cats — including the spicy ones
• Communicates well with clients and coworkers
• Is dependable, positive, and enjoys working as part of a small team

What We Offer

• $22–$36/hour, based on experience & skill
• Consistent Friday/Saturday schedule
• Uniforms provided
• 401(k)
• Paid sick days
• Supportive, close‑knit team
• Potential for additional hours in the future

If you're an experienced veterinary professional who happens to be an RVT, we want to meet you.