Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job Description

Are you a registered veterinary technician looking to be a part of the growth and development of a veterinary team? During this exciting time, Brentwood Veterinary Hospital in Brentwood, CA is growing our team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians! We are building an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team and we want YOU to join us!


About Us:


We are a 5 doctor, AAHA-accredited, full-service, small animal (including goats and lambs) hospital, serving the area since 1976! At Brentwood Veterinary Hospital , we pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients. Our team provides wellness & preventative care, urgent care, digital full body & dental radiography, dental prophylaxis, complete in-house laboratory, soft tissue & orthopedic surgeries, laser therapy, and more. We strive to provide an exceptional combination of compassionate staff and leading-edge technology.


Licensed Veterinary Technicians play an integral leadership role in our hospital, whether they are handling patient care, caring for clients, assisting doctors during surgery, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue developing your knowledge for years! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!


Why choose us?
• Safe and quality medicine. Our team stays educated and utilizes the most up-to-date techniques and recommendations for the best possible patient care. Our goal is to keep our patients AND staff safe while providing the best care possible.

• Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team acknowledges that great results are only achieved through the teamwork that comes with mutual respect and kindness amongst our team and with our clients.

• Communication and support: We close our office once weekly for 2 hours to spend time as a team discussing hospital updates, staff shout-outs, CE presentations, and more! As we grow, we are looking for your input and ideas! We want YOU to have a hand in the future of Brentwood Veterinary Hospital !
• We like to have fun! We work hard and have difficult days, but get through them as a TEAM. We continually work to create and maintain an excellent culture. All this hard work has fostered a jovial, considerate, and passionate group of people. We would love to have you as part of our community!
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE! We believe a quality work-life balance is essential to continuing to provide amazing care to our community. We offer a set schedule, currently Monday - Friday, and we'd love to talk about what schedule/shift would work best for you!


About You:
• Credentialed veterinary technician
• You possess clinical skills and experience that include (but are not limited to):
• Patient assessment and physical examinations
• Phlebotomy and catheter placement
• Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique
• Anesthesia monitoring proficiency
• Perioperative surgical nursing skills
• Routine dental prophylaxis experience
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures
• Previous veterinary experience is required
• Passionate about growth and development
• Positive attitude and TEAM player
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service and compassion for all clients and patients
• Adaptable to the demands of the day
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm during stressful situations


Schedule:
• Our hospital is open Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• As our hospital grows, we look forward to offering additional hours to our clients! Don't hesitate to reach out and see if we have a schedule that would work for you!


Compensation: We believe that each team member should be compensated based on their knowledge, skills, and experiences. We expect the range for a credentialed technician to be $22-$34 per hour.


Benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance
• Short- & long-term disability
• 401K
• Paid time off for full time employees
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet discount
• CE allowance for credentialed technicians
• Paid license renewal fees for credentialed technicians

For more information about our hospital, please visit:


National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.