What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician position at North County Animal Hospital?
Description
North County Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At North County Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
As an RVT, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing nose-to-tail care for our patients. Your work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
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.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- One year or more veterinary technician/assistant experience required
- California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required
- Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- 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.
About the Hospital
North County Animal Hospital is a general practice located in Paso Robles focusing on primary and urgent care for dogs and cats. Our hospital has a wonderful team and a loyal client base. We are open Monday through Saturday.
Serving Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Miguel, Heritage Ranch, Creston, Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo and King City communities.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $25/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.