Registered Veterinary Technician

Description Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Full‑time North County Animal Hospital, Paso Robles, CA Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $26‑30/hour. About You You’re an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who thrives in a busy, team‑oriented hospital. You take pride in high‑quality patient care, clear client communication, and supporting doctors and teammates to keep the day running smoothly. In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on nursing care across outpatient treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia support, and patient intake and discharges—helping pets feel safer and clients feel informed. Your Experience & Skills 1+ years of experience as an RVT California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment; able to prioritize and multitask Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, intubation and IV, IM and SQ injections Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment Proficient with dental radiographs Proficient in ultrasound‑guided cystocentesis Dental Extraction Experience is preferred but not required Prioritize collaborative leadership and mentoring team members to encourage their growth and skill set Role Responsibilities Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the California Veterinary Practice Act requirements for registered veterinary technicians. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments. Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records in our PMS. Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and communicate them to the veterinarians and other team members. Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members. You’ll Grow with Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Benefits – our care in action Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance *Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr