Registered Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & CE Growth

Sanrafaelvet; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE allowance

Paid CE PTO

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Job summary

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and loves pets, with rooming patients, drawing blood, IV catheter placement, radiology, and assisting in surgeries. New RVT graduates are encouraged to apply.

We offer a $500 sign-on bonus, CE allowance and paid CE PTO, uniform allowance, and flexible scheduling with 8-hour shifts (Mon-Sat) at our San Rafael facility.

Qualifications

• 1+ years clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Registered Veterinary Technician in California with active license in good standing.
• Eligible to transfer or become licensed in California within 3 months of hire.
• AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Passion for working with animals and owners.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, draw blood, place IV catheters, and assist in surgeries.
• Perform radiology, including digital X-ray positioning.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and humanely.
• Obtain accurate medical histories and document findings.
• Assist in dental procedures (scaling, polishing, charting, radiographs).
• Assist with anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring).
• Conduct in-house lab tasks (microscope, IDEXX) and report results.
• Maintain client communication and education.
• Collaborate with doctors and team members to provide compassionate care.

Skills

RVT license (CA)

Clinical veterinary experience

Dental radiography

Surgical assisting

Venipuncture / IV catheter

Radiology (digital X-ray)

Lab skills (IDEXX)

Client communication

Animal handling & restraint

Team collaboration

AVMA-accredited program (education)

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program degree

CA RVT license (active)

License transfer eligibility within 3 months

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and loves pets, with rooming patients, drawing blood, IV catheter placement, radiology, and assisting in surgeries. New RVT graduates are encouraged to apply.

We offer a $500 sign-on bonus, CE allowance and paid CE PTO, uniform allowance, and flexible scheduling with 8-hour shifts (Mon-Sat) at our San Rafael facility.