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Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs in Chico, CA at Riverwood Veterinary Hospital
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Full-time · In-person · 1900 Mangrove Ave #50, Chico, CA 95926
ABOUT US
Riverwood Veterinary Hospital is a premier privately owned dog and cat hospital in Chico, CA. We’re a close-knit team that gets to know our patients and their families — not just their medical records. We take the time to build real relationships — that’s what makes the medicine better and the work really meaningful. We’re growing, and we want the right RVT to be part of shaping and building what this practice becomes.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for an experienced, licensed RVT to join our team and work alongside our RVT, assistants, and veterinarians to deliver exceptional care for our canine and feline patients. You’ll play a hands-on role in patient care from intake to discharge, partner directly with clients to support education and decision-making, and take an active role in training and leading our vet assistant team.
At Riverwood, your voice matters. You are a valued professional and a core part of a collaborative team — not just someone doing tasks. In a smaller practice, your contributions are visible and meaningful. You have the opportunity to make a real difference to both our patients and our community.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Perform and assist with medical, surgical, and dental procedures including anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, and radiography
- Collect and process laboratory samples
- Conduct patient assessments, obtain histories, and communicate findings to the doctor
- Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, home care, and preventive wellness
- Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked treatment area and support safe medication handling
- Work with our current RVT to lead and mentor a team of vet assistants
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Active California RVT license (required)
- Experience in small animal practice
- Strong communication skills and genuine passion for client education
- Comfortable working in a high-touch, relationship-focused practice
- Someone who wants to keep learning and growing
- Team-first attitude — we’re a small crew and everyone contributes
WHY RIVERWOOD
- Privately owned — no corporate pressure
- Full-spectrum care with room to practice your skills
- Tight-knit team, great pet owners and clients
- CE support and investment in your career development
- A cover letter telling us about yourself, why you’re interested in joining Riverwood Veterinary Hospital, and why you believe you’d be a great fit for our team and culture.
- Three (3) professional employment references, including previous supervisors or managers who can speak to your clinical skills, work ethic, reliability, and teamwork. Please include each reference’s name, job title, relationship to you, employer, phone number, and email address.
Pay: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- License reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Title: Registered Veterinary Technician
Company: Riverwood Veterinary Hospital
Location: Chico, CA
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