About the role
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing team! This is an opportunity for a versatile, clinically skilled technician who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine in a Fear Free environment, has a passion for dentistry, and takes pride in sharing their knowledge and helping others grow.
Our ideal candidate is confident across all aspects of RVT responsibilities in a general practice setting, with particular strengths in anesthesia and dentistry, as well as experience providing emergency care. Sundays tend to bring a higher volume of urgent and emergency cases, so the ability to think critically, prioritize patient needs, and work confidently in a fast-paced environment is important.
As our team continues to grow, there is also potential for leadership opportunities for the right candidate. We value technicians who enjoy mentoring, training, and supporting their teammates, and who want to help elevate the clinical skills and standards of care throughout the hospital.
In this position, you will take an active role in
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing triage and initial assessment of urgent and emergency patients, initiating stabilization measures, and providing appropriate nursing support
- Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules
- Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
- Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
- Performing dental prophylaxis, dental radiography, and dental extractions
- Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
- Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion
Schedule and compensation
- Compensation: $28 - $31 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a full-time position with a 5/8 schedule and availibility needed Sunday through Thursday.
Full-time Benefits Package*
- Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of California
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options and choice of UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set
- 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California**
- Familiarity with Cornerstone software and Fear Free Certification is a plus!
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Dental prophylaxis, radiography, and extractions
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
- Accurate medical record documentation
**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply
About us
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital believes in providing a Fear Free experience for people and patients. We provide a broad spectrum of procedures, sound advice, and stress-free veterinary care to small animals, pocket pets and exotic pets. In addition to general wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, our team also provides holistic services (such as acupuncture), practices Reiki, and works closely with specialists for more intensive procedures and orthopedics. Our facility is well-equipped and full of incredible teammates who love people as much as they do animals. Our RVTs are well-utilized and many of our staff members are Fear Free certified professionals. Easily accessed off Auburn Blvd, our hospital is in a great location about 10 miles from downtown Sacramento.
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Pay Range
$28—$31 USD
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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