Registered Veterinary Technician

Experienced Veterinary Technician or RVT

The Country Vet

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More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At The Country Vet, 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 The Country Vet, we offer primary care for dogs and cats in Novato. We are fully staffed and open for same-day appointments Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM.

At The Country Vet, people have found the most compassionate doctors for over 33 years with one simple but vital goal - the health and happiness of pets.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

The Country Vet is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) 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:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• demonstrate compassion and care for our client's animals.
• effectively and respectfully communicate with all fellow team members and clients.
• value client education and assist with some reception work when needed.
• Has a positive "can do" attitude
• Can work collaboratively on a team and is self-directed
• Has strong problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
• Flexible schedule
• 2 years Veterinary Experience
• Current Veterinary Technician licensure in California required

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 to 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.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $29 - $35 / 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr