Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Capistrano Beach, CA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Estrella Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way.

Who we are

At Estrella Veterinary Hospital, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Estrella Veterinary Hospital, located in Capistrano Beach California, is an outstanding, well-established small animal practice providing high-quality medicine. Staffed by exceptional veterinarians and veterinary professionals, we strive to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care, and dental care for our highly valued patients.

Provide your best care with more bridges and fewer barriers.

Estrella Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

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 Thrive Membership options, 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:

is outgoing and personable
is empathetic and compassionate
has excellent communication and customer service skills
has at least 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital
is a team player
holds a CA RVT license or actively working towards licensing
knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology
ability to appropriately handle, lift, and restrain animals (dogs, cats, pocket pets, etc.) and stand for long periods of time.
ability to perform veterinary medical procedures (i.e. venipuncture, radiology, IV catheter placement, drug calculations, administering medications & fluids, and assessing & triaging patients).
have basic organizational and computer skills.

You'll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU

Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills

A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance-learning program for veterinary technicians

Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being 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 is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $25 - $29/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.

Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team, Apply today.