Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
- Pay
- $33 – $38 per hour
- Location
- Los Gatos, CA
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About the role
The Whole Pet Vet Hospital & Wellness Center is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.
We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.
In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Responsibilities include
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Schedule and compensation
- Compensation: $33 - $38 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a full-time position with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday through Friday and 2 weekend inventory days per year.
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 with choice of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match starting in 2027
- 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 (RVT) in the state of California
- Fear Free Certification or willingness to become certified
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Radiology positioning and safety protocols
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
- Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning
Additional information
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
Pay Range $33 - $38 USD
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About us
The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center in Los Gatos, CA is a modern, progressive practice offering integrative care including rehab and acupuncture. We practice Fear Free handling to ensure the comfort and well-being of our patients during their visits. Our team approaches every aspect of our patients' wellness to provide the highest quality, comprehensive care. We are proud to meet not only the needs of our patients through excellent medicine and service, but also the needs of our team by prioritizing a positive culture and work-life balance.
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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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
From Western Veterinary Partners's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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