Registered Veterinary Technician

About the role

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

About the role

Location: Purple Paws Pet Clinic, Coronado CA

Wage Range

$30.00 - $32.00 /hr.

$1,000 Signing Bonus!

Requirements

• Must hold a valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) state license.
• Leadership and peer mentoring experience is a plus!

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling!

• Why Technicians Thrive Here - Our Investment in You $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends

Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)

Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Purple Paws Pet Clinic - A Look Inside

• We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele.
• Our state-of-the-art facility features two dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care.
• We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness.
• We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.

Your Role - Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you will be encouraged to work at the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule

• Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.
• Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options (choose 4 ten-hour or 5 eight-hour shifts) and a predictable weekend rotation.
• Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Ready to grow with a team that truly uses and values credentialed technicians? Apply with us today!!

• At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity.
• Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team.
• So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion.
• Ready to join our pack?