Registered Veterinary Technician - ER​/Specialty

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician – ER/Specialty

Total Bonus Opportunity for Registered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000!

• $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• $2,500 Retention Bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 Retention Bonus at 24 months (subject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms)

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24‑hour emergency services. Our technicians encounter all types of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. We have numerous specialty departments, so a tech’s day might involve a macaw with a broken beak, advanced operating rooms, orthopedic surgeries, or an MRI. It’s a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who love caring for sick or injured animals in a high‑paced, renowned animal hospital.

We may be a team, but we know that you’re unique. We take our commitment to our team seriously, offering competitive pay and career advancement opportunities to help you grow.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and other treatments.
• Maintain 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 keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean, sterile, and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• RVT license required.
• Understanding of anesthesia protocols, including pre‑anesthetic assessments, drug dosages, and post‑anesthesia care.
• Proficiency in monitoring equipment, administering anesthesia, and responding to anesthesia‑related emergencies.
• Attention to detail, ensuring precise dosages, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining detailed patient records.
• Desire to provide superior patient care.
• Positive work attitude.
• Flexible schedule.

Build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – Thrive
  
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• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a certified Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance‑learning program.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

With many locations nationwide, you can move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment.

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement leave for 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.
• 401(k) 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 them.
• Scholarship opportunities and student‑loan support program.

Licensed Technicians: $26/hr – $42/hr

VTS: $43/hr – $45/hr

Pay will be determined by experience and skills.

• Impactful work:
  Make a difference in the lives of pets and their families by providing specialized care that truly matters.
• Growth opportunities:
  Access to continuous learning and career advancement within our hospital.
• Supportive environment:
  Be part of a caring and dedicated team that values each member’s contributions and fosters a positive workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation:
  We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, continuing education support, paid time off, and more.

ACCESS LA is one of the largest, most advanced, and progressive veterinary multi‑specialty groups in Southern California. Our hospital includes Avian & Exotics, Cardiology, Emergency, Neurology, Soft Tissue Surgery, advanced orthopedic surgery at the Bone & Joint Center, 4 full‑time Critical Care specialists supporting our ICU, interventional radiology in Internal Medicine, and a fully functional hemodialysis unit in Los Angeles. We make decisions with our core values: service, empathy, quality, integrity.

If that aligns with your values and you bring a willingness to lead, learn, grow, and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you—apply today.