Overview
Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA at Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital
We are looking to add a skilled and experienced RVT to our team! A minimum of 5+ years of experience working as an RVT is required. Applicants must meet this requirement to be considered. A shadowing interview will be part of the hiring process to ensure the candidate’s skill set aligns with our needs.
About Us
Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital is a small animal general practice established in 2014. What began as a single-doctor practice has grown into a bustling multi-doctor hospital in a beautiful, spacious facility. We are committed to providing current, progressive medicine, compassionate patient care, and outstanding client service. Our staff, clients, and patients are all part of our extended family.
We are seeking an RVT who is excited to fully utilize their technical skills, knowledge, and positive attitude to deliver exceptional care to our patients and clients.
What Sets Us Apart
- A supportive, nurturing, and respectful work environment
- Technicians are valued as essential members of the medical team
- Encouragement of continued learning and professional growth
- Strong teamwork and support among doctors and staff
- A zero-tolerance policy for abusive client behavior
- Commitment to work-life balance and protecting time outside of work
Our Practice
We are a full-service hospital providing care to dogs and cats. Our services include:
- Routine and urgent care appointments
- Drop-off patients
- Surgery and dentistry
- Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
- Ultrasound and acupuncture
- In-house laboratory testing
Traveling specialists provide advanced imaging and surgical services. We utilize an electronic medical record system and modern technology to support excellent client communication and patient care.
Responsibilities
You’ve worked hard for your training and experience—we want you to use it fully. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care using advanced technical skills, including:
- Diagnostic sample collection
- Catheter placement
- Radiography
- Medical treatments
- Dental radiology
- Prophylactic dental cleanings and examinations
- Assisting with procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring
- Providing pre- and post-operative patient care
- Maintaining surgical instruments and equipment
- Participating in client education, including:
- Admission and discharge appointments
- Medication and at-home care instruction
- Advocating for patient health through client education
- Maintaining thorough and accurate medical records
- Continually advancing technical knowledge and skills
About You
- Enthusiastic team player with a friendly, positive, and professional attitude
- Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with stressed, ill, or painful patients with compassion and care
- Proficient in medical math (drug calculations, CRIs, conversions, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
- Comfortable with computers, phone systems, and email communication
Benefits
- No weekends
- Paid vacation and major holidays
- 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing
- Health insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Employee pet discount
- A fun, talented team dedicated to making a difference in pets’ lives
Physical Requirements
- Push, pull, and lift animals or objects up to 40 pounds
- Reach above and below shoulder level
- Stand for extended periods
- Bend, kneel, crouch, squat, lift, carry, restrain, and balance as required for patient care
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5+ years working as an RVT
- Proficiency in all responsibilities listed above
Work Details
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
- Full-time: 35-40 hours per week (10-hour shifts)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 – $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 5 years (Required)
- Veterinary Dentistry (cleaning/charting and xray): 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician
Company: Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
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