Registered Veterinary Technician-Surgery Focus-FT/PT
Job Description
Job DescriptionRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT)Full-Time or Part-Time | Compton, CA | $22–35/hour | Independent Veterinary Hospital
Love surgery? So do we.
We're looking for an experienced California RVT who enjoys surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry to join our small, independent veterinary hospital.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, we're flexible and would love to find the right fit.
We're not corporate. We don't have production quotas or a script for every conversation. We just believe in practicing good medicine, taking care of our patients, treating each other with respect, and providing the kind of care we'd want for our own pets.
What you'll be doing
If your favorite place in the hospital is the surgery suite, you'll feel right at home here.
You'll play a key role in:
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Surgical nursing and patient care
- IV catheter placement
- Dentistry and dental radiographs
- Surgical preparation and recovery
- Laboratory work
- Client education
- Helping mentor our veterinary assistants
Our surgery schedule includes routine spays and neuters, dental procedures, mass removals, and a variety of soft tissue surgeries, with the occasional emergency mixed in. We value RVTs who take pride in providing safe anesthesia and exceptional patient care from admission through recovery.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is a California Registered Veterinary Technician
- Is confident monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgery
- Enjoys dentistry and dental radiographs
- Stays calm and organized during busy surgery days
- Communicates well with clients and coworkers
- Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team
- Is kind, dependable, and has a good sense of humor
- Speaks Spanish (a plus, but not required)
What we offer
- $22–35/hour depending on experience
- Full-time or part-time opportunities
- Health insurance (full-time eligible)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Continuing education support
- Weekly paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discounts
We're a small hospital, which means your ideas matter, your work is noticed, and you're never just another employee number.
If you're looking for a place where you can use your RVT skills every day, work closely with an experienced doctor, and provide excellent surgical and nursing care, we'd love to hear from you.
When you apply, please include a few sentences telling us what you enjoy most about being an RVT. We read every application and would love to get to know you beyond your resume.