Registered Veterinary Technician *$2500 Sign-On Bonus*

LVT/RVT San Marcos, California


Description

Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         RVT/Veterinary Technician San Marcos, CA 

Thrive Urgent Care San Marcos is a new state of the art facility that is offering urgent care to the pets in the community. We are they to help clients that cannot get into their regular vet or it is after hours. We understand that can be a stressful visit so we go above an beyond with our client and patient care. 

Role Responsibilities:  

  • Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. 
  • With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. 
  • Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians. 
  • Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on medications, and additional treatments. 
  • Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. 
  • Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts. 
  • Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. 
  • Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members. 

Experience & Skills Requirements:   

  • Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
  • Registered Technician preferred, but not required
  • Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections
  • Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
  • Team player
  • Eager to learn and is self-motivated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Sunday and Weekend Availability Required

Benefits – our care in action  

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing 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 negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $27 - $30 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. $2,500 signing bonus available for RVT!  

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.