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Registered Veterinary Technician

PETS FIRST VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Thousand Oaks, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Awareness Tracking, CPR Certification, Cell Biology, Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Customer Relations, Dentistry, Document Management, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Follow Through, Health Insurance, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Home Care, Hospital, Informed Consent, Insurance, Intravenous Therapies, Inventory Management, Medications, New Store Openings, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pain Management, Polishing, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Problem Solving Skills, Radiography, Revenue Sharing, Risk, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Training/Teaching, Triage Nursing, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Urgent Care, Veterinary Medicine, Wound Care
LOCATION
Thousand Oaks, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.


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