Registered Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet•Vacaville, CA

14d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Family Pet Hospital is currently looking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! Family Pet Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in Vacaville, California. Since 1991, our goal at Family Pet Hospital has been to provide high quality, compassionate, full-service health care for cats and dogs. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our excellent staff! At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team: Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals. Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being. Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being. Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters. A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in California, or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire
3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Passion for working with animals and their owners
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Dental Experience, scaling, polishing, extractions, suturing
Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints
Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
And all other duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician as allowable by law