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Registered Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

Thrive Pet Healthcare
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

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Registered Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology

Tustin, CA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Eye Care for Animals,aThrive Pet Healthcarepartner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of400clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $30-36/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

  • Specialty background in Ophthalmology is preferred but not required for this position. If you're looking to dive into an exciting specialty to progress your veterinary career, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Who Weare

At Eye Care for Animals, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity andsupportof a united network. 

Eye Care for Animals is dedicated to providing the finest in veterinary ophthalmology services. Our staff of board certified ophthalmologists and clinical specialists provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Eye Care for Animalsis looking for a Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcarecommunity.

As a Veterinary Technician-Ophthalmology,you’ll play an important role in pets’lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing 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 your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
  • Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance onThrive Membershipoptions, medications, and additional treatments.
  • Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
  • Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
  • 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

  • 3 years of surgical experience
  • Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
  • Registered Veterinary Technician required
  • Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections
  • Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
  • Team player
  • Eager to learn and is self-motivated
  • Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task with a smile
  • Previous ophthalmology experience is not required-we will train!

You’ll GrowWithUs

Skills

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:

  • Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
  • Live, virtual interactiveworkshops to develop valuable leadershipskills
  • A program todesigned to teach youthe fundamentalsofrunning apethospital
  • Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinarytechnicians
  • Scholarshipopportunities andtuition reimbursement

And, with so many locationsnationwide,you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

  • Paidtime off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions
  • Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
  • Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
  • Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
  • Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
  • 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period
  • Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete
  • Scholarship opportunitiesandstudent loan supportprogram

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $30-36/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

5 Day Work Week (8 hour shifts)

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofall ofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Salary : $30 - $36

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