Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Pet's Friend Animal Clinic | Sunnyvale, CA
Pet's Friend Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, seven-doctor practice seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.
We're looking for an RVT with a strong technical foundation, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine commitment to patient care. Whether you're an experienced technician or looking to continue building your skills, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative medical team that values learning, accountability, and high standards of care.
At Pet's Friend, we believe credentialed technicians are an essential part of practicing excellent medicine. Our RVTs are trusted to use their knowledge, think critically, communicate openly, and contribute to patient care throughout the hospital.
What You'll Do
As an RVT, you'll work throughout the hospital providing technical support in appointments, treatment, surgery, dentistry, and hospitalized patient care.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing patient assessments and obtaining accurate medical histories
- Safely handling and restraining patients
- Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics
- Placing intravenous catheters and administering treatments
- Performing diagnostic radiography
- Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia
- Assisting with surgical and dental procedures
- Performing dental radiographs and prophylaxis
- Monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients
- Conducting technician appointments
- Educating clients on medications, treatments, and discharge instructions
- Maintaining complete and accurate medical records
- Supporting and mentoring assistants as appropriate
We encourage our RVTs to practice to the full extent of their education, experience, and California scope of practice.
Our Hospital
Our team works with a wide variety of medical and surgical cases in a collaborative environment where communication and patient safety come first.
Equipment and resources include:
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- In-house laboratory
- Multiparameter anesthesia monitoring
- Daily surgery and dentistry
Our doctors rely on their technicians as valued members of the medical team and encourage collaboration, communication, and continuous learning.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a current California RVT license
- Demonstrates strong technical and nursing skills
- Exercises sound clinical judgment
- Communicates professionally with clients and teammates
- Takes ownership of their work
- Adapts well in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoys teaching others while continuing to learn themselves
- Approaches challenges with professionalism and a problem-solving mindset
- Shares our commitment to safe, high-quality patient care
We value technicians who are proactive, dependable, and willing to step up when their team or patients need them.
Schedule
- Five 8-hour shifts per week
- One to two Saturdays per month
Benefits
Eligible full-time team members receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Two floating holidays
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid RVT license renewal
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet care discounts
Why Pet's Friend?
We believe good medicine starts with good people. We've built a hospital where technicians are respected, encouraged to continue developing their skills, and trusted to make meaningful contributions to patient care every day.
If you're looking for a hospital that values teamwork, accountability, continuous learning, and practicing high-quality medicine, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
