Registered Veterinary Technician

PETS FIRST VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Thousand Oaks, CA

$27–$40 Per Hour
Full-time

9 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Profit sharing
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

ABOUT US:
Pets First is an appointment-based urgent care/ER designed to bridge the gap between general practice and traditional emergency hospitals. We offer low-cost hospitalization and emergency dental care. We collaborate closely with board-certified veterinary specialists—criticalists, surgeons, internists, cardiologists, and dentists—to elevate patient outcomes and team learning.

COMPENSATION: Starting at $27–$40/hour, based on skills and experience

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Competitive Compensation
- Revenue-Sharing
- Premium Health Insurance (HMO or PPO)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid CE (Continuing Education)
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Pet Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities
Culture-driven, supportive working environment

SOFT OPEN SCHEDULE:

Soft Open: January 16, 2026 – June 2026
- Operating Fri–Mon, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Expansion: Transition to 5–7 days/week with the Grand Opening in June 2026
- Opportunity for a fixed or rotating schedule at expansion, based on team preferences and hospital needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Active California RVT license in good standing (required)
Prior experience in GP, urgent care, or ER highly preferred
Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, triage, and nursing care
Outstanding communication, client education, and de-escalation skills
Organized, calm under pressure, and collaborative
Compassion, patience, and a genuine love for animals

RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical under DVM direction

Triage & stabilization: Rapid assessment, prioritization, and preparation for diagnostics/treatment; assist in RECOVER-based CPR and code-cart readiness
Anesthesia & analgesia: Machine checks, ASA risk support, induction assistance, intubation assistance, continuous monitoring (ECG, SpO, NIBP/Doppler, capnography, temperature), anesthesia recordkeeping, recovery, and multimodal pain-management support/CRIs
Vascular access & nursing: Peripheral IV catheter placement, fluid therapy setup/calculations, patient warming, wound care/bandaging, oxygen therapy, feeding-tube assistance
Diagnostics: In-house lab (CBC/chem/UA), cytologies, POCT, safe sample handling, and accurate EMR documentation
Imaging: Patient positioning, restraint, collimation, and digital radiography
Dentistry (urgent/emergent support):Dental charting, prophylaxis, polishing, and digital dental radiography; assist with emergency dental care within RVT scope

Client Interaction & Communication

Provide high-empathy communication from triage through discharge: set expectations, obtain informed consent, and explain diagnostics/treatments in plain language
Service recovery and issue resolution: de-escalate concerns, resolve issues professionally, and own follow-through (phone/email/text) until closure
Deliver clear home-care instructions, medication dosing, and recheck plans; proactively check in on critical/complex cases

Operational & Team

Inventory management: ordering, vendor coordination, expiration tracking, COGS awareness, and controlled-substance documentation per DEA/Board rules and hospital SOPs
Training & mentorship:coach Veterinary Assistants (VAs) in low-stress handling, anesthesia support, SOPs, safety, and quality standards
Participate in staff trainings/meetings; contribute to workflow optimization and a team-first culture

Pets First Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All medical decisions are made by veterinarians; duties remain within the California RVT scope of practice.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Thousand Oaks, CA
Job Type	Full-time
Salary	$27–$40 Per Hour

Skills

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