Registered Veterinary Technician

4-day work week

Oceanside, CA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Pacific Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics 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!

Who we are

At Pacific Animal Hospital you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

We are an AAHA-accredited hospital in beautiful Oceanside, CA. Our practice sees small animals 7 days a week. We offer a diverse caseload with a lot of collaboration on a variety of medical and emergency cases.
We offer a 4x10-hour shift full-time schedule!

Provide your best care with more bridges and fewer barriers.

Pacific Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, 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:

• Assist veterinarians with gathering patient histories
• Establish and carry out treatment plans
• Be involved in anesthetic procedures (preparation, induction, intubation, monitoring, dental cleanings, digital radiographs, and recovery).
• Communicate pertinent information about patient care to clients
• Maintain hospital and patient cleanliness using an aseptic technique, proper protective equipment, and isolation protocol
• Frequently lift and move patients up to 40 lbs.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Ability to communicate with employees and clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy of patient care, charge entry, etc.
• Knowledge of the services the hospital provides and the species it treats.
• Skill in operating equipment, including computers and software
• Skilled in client education in a general practice setting.
• IV Catheter placement / Venipuncture. Radiology, Cystocentesis.
• Experience inducing, intubating, and monitoring anesthesia for routine surgeries.
• Experience or interest in dentals a plus!
• Veterinary technician experience of 2 years.
• CA RVT license or working towards licensure is strongly preferred

You’ll Grow With Us

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:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance-learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, 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 well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $20-$27/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered. Apply today! #LI-SB1