What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician position at WOODS HUMANE SOCIETY?
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Surgery-Focused | Full-Time or Part-Time
Atascadero, CA
$28.00–$31.00 per hour
At Woods Humane Society, your work changes lives every single day.
This is not private practice. It is purpose-driven medicine.
It is high-quality, high-impact surgery.
It is going home at night knowing exactly why your work mattered.
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a surgery-focused environment and wants to use their skills where they make the greatest difference.
Schedule
Primarily 8-hour daytime shifts Monday–Friday with occasional weekends and evenings as needed to support shelter operations
No overnight shifts. No on-call rotations.
We value predictability and respect your time, while recognizing that animal welfare sometimes requires flexibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role is primarily surgical support in a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter setting, with minimal shelter medicine responsibilities.
You will:
- Induce and monitor anesthesia with precision and confidence
- Assist in HQHVSN surgical procedures (experience strongly preferred)
- Prepare and maintain surgical suites and instruments
- Monitor patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively
- Perform dental procedures and routine treatments as directed
- Ensure compassionate handling and Fear Free principles
- Support a collaborative, mission-driven surgical team
Why RVTs Choose Woods Humane Society
Purpose Over Production
Every surgery prevents unwanted litters.
Every patient represents a life changed.
You are not maximizing revenue. You are maximizing impact.
Professional Growth & Support
- Fear Free Shelter Certification provided at no cost
- Up to $1,000 per year CE reimbursement
- Employer-provided scrubs
Comprehensive Benefits
- Employer-sponsored health insurance
- Voluntary dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid jury duty and witness leave
- Paid bereavement leaves
- Complimentary pet adoptions for employees
- Discounted veterinary services for personal pets
- Team appreciation events and staff gatherings throughout the year
What We’re Looking For
- Registered Veterinary Technician licensed in California, in good standing
- Experience in high-volume surgery or shelter medicine preferred
- HQHVSN experience strongly desired
- Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical prep skills
- Calm under pressure, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Emotionally resilient and compassionate
- Mission-aligned and collaborative
This role is ideal for:
- An experienced surgery tech who values flow and efficiency
- A private practice RVT seeking stronger work-life balance
- A technician who wants their skills to create measurable community impact
If you are a confident anesthesia technician who wants your expertise to serve something bigger than profit, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and bring your expertise to a team where every procedure serves a greater purpose.
- View the Full Registered Veterinary Technician Job Description at https://woodshumanesociety.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/
Salary : $1,000