RVT: Primary & Urgent Care Vet Tech

Thrive Pet Healthcare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources & Lyra Health

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for adopting a pet

Subsidized backup childcare and elder?

Expert advice & network discounts for.

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service-dis

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician at San Jose Animal Hospital in San Jose, CA. You will perform venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs, and routine GP care within RVT scope.

Join a team focused on high-quality care, Fear Free patients, and continuous learning through ThriveU and workshops. Thrive offers comprehensive benefits and a path to grow across our nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Current California RVT license is required.
• At least 1 year of experience working as an RVT preferred.
• Strong technical skills and sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
• Comfortable with routine GP care as well as urgent and more involved cases.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, accountable, and receptive to feedback.
• Ability to integrate into established hospital workflows while contributing thoughtful ideas for improvement.
• Fear Free certification or experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics
• Surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• Dentistry, including dental radiographs and technical support within RVT scope of practice
• Medication preparation and administration
• Diagnostic radiographs
• Fear Free/low-stress patient handling
• Accurate and timely medical-record documentation
• Client education and communication
• Supporting DVMs with appointments, treatments, procedures, and hospitalized patients
• Recognizing changes in patient condition and communicating concerns promptly
• Prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborating with the team and utilizing available support to maintain efficient workflow

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Clinical reasoning

Education

California RVT license

1 year RVT experience

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician at San Jose Animal Hospital in San Jose, CA. You will perform venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs, and routine GP care within RVT scope.

Join a team focused on high-quality care, Fear Free patients, and continuous learning through ThriveU and workshops. Thrive offers comprehensive benefits and a path to grow across our nationwide network.