Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Summary Animal Medical Center San Rafael is currently looking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience with rooming patients, drawing blood, placing IV catheters, radiology, assisting in surgeries, and proper animal handling & restraint, and being a positive, inclusive and motivating team member. New RVT graduates are encouraged to apply. Job Details Salary: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, depends on experience, education, licensure, and certifications. Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts, Monday – Saturday. Some weekend coverage is required. Location: 4140 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903 Qualifications & Responsibilities 1+ years clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant. Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California, license must be active and in good standing (or be eligible to transfer or become licensed in California within 3 months of hire). A degree from an AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technology program is preferred but not required. Knowledge of industry tools and equipment. Passion for working with animals and their owners. Experience with proper animal handling and restraint. Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills. Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories. Perform basic exam procedures. Skilled in venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular). Able to perform digital radiology (X‑ray) including positioning. Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting. Ability to perform dental extractions as allowed by licensure (preferred). Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique). Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX in‑house laboratory. Excellent client communication/education. Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members. Benefits Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance. Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources. Generous paid time off and holidays. Career development and advancement opportunities. Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing. Referral program – refer a friend and get paid. CE programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost to you. Any benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr