Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgical & Inpatient Care

Western Veterinary Partners; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA options

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus package

CE allowance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

Any additional benefits per site

Job summary

Silverado Veterinary Hospital in Napa, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team supporting inpatient hospital care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

This role balances nursing, client communication, and hands-on procedural support, and requires credentialed technicians with clinical knowledge and strong communication for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, anesthesia, surgical assistance, dental prophylaxis and radiography.
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement and radiology safety.
• Medication administration and in-house diagnostic testing.
• Strong teamwork and professional communication skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning.
• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing or out-of-state license transfer are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care, monitor hospitalized patients, administer meds and IV fluids.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
• Assist with surgical procedures, including prep and instrument handling.
• Perform dental procedures, prophylaxis and radiography, with extractions preferred.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Support case management and education to strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthesia induction

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter

Radiology safety

Medication administration

In-house diagnostics

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Continuous learning

Education

Licensed RVT in California

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia equipment

IV catheter kits

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgical & Inpatient Care

Napa, CA

Silverado Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician(RVT) to join our team and support inpatient hospital care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing nursing, client communication, and hands‑on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both inpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing attentive inpatient care, including monitoring hospitalized patients, administering medications and IV fluids, and supporting ongoing treatment plans
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting with surgical procedures, including patient preparation, surgical setup, and instrument handling
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography. Experience with extractions is preferred.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $ 30 - $33 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position with a 5/8 schedule and availability required for 1-2 Saturdays per month and an occasional half-day on Sundays

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of California
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options and choice of UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Great team culture!

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Silverado Veterinary Hospital has been a local favorite since 1979. Our growing multi-doctor team is supported by long-term RVTs and a cross-trained support staff. Our priority has always focused on quality medicine vs. finances, and we are seen as a "unicorn" practice in terms of the value of services offered to our Napa community. At SVH, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care and fantastic team collaboration. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets. We primarily see small animals, however, we're also well-equipped to treat the occasional bird, reptile, pocket pet, or wild animal.

Pay Range

$30 - $33 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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