Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Revive Veterinary Care; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (35-45 USD/hr)

CE allowance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pet discounts

PTO and flexible scheduling

Job summary

Revive Veterinary Care in California seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for a non-exempt, full-time role under the Medical Director, providing anesthesia, surgery support, radiography, and in-house laboratory care in a busy ER.

The role requires CA RVT license, AVMA-accredited degree, strong pharmacology knowledge, and English fluency; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Benefits include competitive pay, PTO, health/dental/vision, and employee pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Active RVT license in California.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's in Veterinary Technology from AVMA-accredited program.
• Strong pharmacology knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work long hours.
• Team-first attitude, resilience, and calmly handling ER/surgery pace.
• Proficient in English and US citizen or PR.

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia Management: Induce, monitor, and maintain anesthesia; pre‑anesthetic assessments and post‑operative care.
• Surgical Assisting: Prepare suites, gown/glove up, and maintain sterile fields.
• Radiography: Position patients and capture digital X-ray and dental images.
• Laboratory Skills: Collect/process samples and perform in-house tests.
• Advanced Nursing: Administer meds, place IV catheters, and fluid therapy.
• Triage: Assess emergencies and stabilize patients.
• Dental Prophylaxis: Dental radiographs, scaling, polishing, and extractions under supervision.
• Education/Communication: Explain treatment plans and discharge instructions to clients.

Skills

Licensure (CA RVT)

Education (AVMA)

Technical Proficiency

Physical Stamina

Soft Skills

Proficient in English

US Citizen or PR

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Veterinary Technology (AVMA-accredited)

Job description

Position Title

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Reports To

Medical Director

Employee Status

Non-Exempt, Full Time

Full-time position available, competitive pay, PTO, 401k, medical, dental, vision, and employee pet discount.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Support

• Anesthesia Management: Induce, monitor, and maintain anesthesia; perform pre-anesthetic assessments and post-operative recovery.


• Surgical Assisting: Prepare surgical suites, gown/glove in for procedures, and manage sterile fields.


• Radiography: Position patients and capture high-quality diagnostic images (Digital X-ray and Dental Radiography).


• Laboratory Skills: Collect and process samples (blood, urine, feces, cytology) and perform in-house diagnostic testing.

Patient Care & Nursing

• Advanced Nursing: Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO), place intravenous catheters, and perform fluid therapy calculations.


• Triage: Assess emergency arrivals and stabilize patients under veterinary supervision.


• Dental Prophylaxis: Perform dental radiographs, scaling, polishing, and charting. Perform dental extractions under supervision of the attending veterinarian.

Client Communication

• Education: Explain treatment plans, discharge instructions, and preventative care to clients with empathy and clarity.


• Pharmacy: Accurately fill prescriptions and counsel owners on side effects and administration techniques.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active RVT license in the state of California.


• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program.


• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and animal behavior.


• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and safely restrain fractious patients.


• Soft Skills: A \"team-first\" attitude, emotional resilience, and the ability to stay calm under the pressure of a fast-paced ER or surgery day.


• Proficient in English.


• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $35 to $45 per hour based on experience.


• Growth: Continuing Education (CE) allowance.


• Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus \"pet-parent\" discounts for your own furry family.


• Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible scheduling options.