Registered Veterinary Technician

Felton Veterinary Hospitalis growing and seeking an experiencedRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients.

We are seeking an outgoing technician who thrives in client engagement, schedule coordination, and multitasking. This role focuses on exams and outpatient care, combining hands-on clinical responsibilities with client education and coordination of patient care

In this position, you will help keep appointments running smoothly by preparing exam rooms, communicating with doctors about incoming appointments, coordinating pharmacy and diagnostic needs, and supporting outpatient treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing exam rooms and rooming patients
• Communicating with doctors about incoming appointments and patient needs
• Coordinating pharmacy requests and diagnostic testing
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients
• Assisting with procedures and treatments, including occasional sedation
• Building positive relationships with clients through education and communication

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $28 - $32 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a part-timeposition with8-hourshifts scheduled onWednesday, Friday,and Saturday.

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
• 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******
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
• Accurate medical record documentation
• Client education and communication
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective teamwork and professional communication

**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

W hy choose Felton Veterinary Hospital?

Felton Veterinary Hospital is a close-knit, community-focused practice serving pets and their families throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding communities. Our team includes three full-time veterinarians, three part-time veterinarians, and a dedicated nursing team, including four RVTs, who provide compassionate, high-quality care for dogs, cats, and a wide variety of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, and ferrets.

We offer comprehensive general practice services including preventive care, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, emergency care, and advanced diagnostics. Our hospital is equipped with an in-house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiology, and ultrasound. We also offer acupuncture and laser therapy as part of our integrative approach to patient care. Limited boarding is available for a small number of patients in a clean, safe, and low-stress environment.

Our doctors and support team take pride in creating a welcoming, comfortable environment while building lasting relationships with pets and the people who love them.

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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—$32 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 [email protected]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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