Registered Veterinary Technician

PV Village Pet Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

8-hour shifts with weekend opportunities in the future

Redondo Beach, CA

At PV Village Pet Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a modern, state-of-the-art hospital located blocks away from the beach and a few hours away from the mountains. We are a busy hospital with a wonderful team and the potential for professional development. We invest heavily in our employees' long-term growth and happiness.

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 Requirements:

• Proof of Registered Veterinary Technician status in California

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.

• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspects of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.

• Be proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiography (full body and dental)

• Assist with anesthetic procedures as needed (eg. Spays, neuters, mass removals, dentals, etc)

• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment, and decision-making skills.

• Professional and friendly demeanor with staff and clients

• Able to work late day shifts and a regular weekend day.

• Available full-time

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 including 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 based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate up to $20-$30/hour.

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.