Woodland Veterinary Hospital 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
- 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
This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $27.00 - $30.50 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a full-time position, with a 5/8 schedule and weekend availibility required
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 HSA options and choice of Anthem BlueCross BlueShield or Kaiser Permanente
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- 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 in the state of California**
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Radiology positioning and safety protocols
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
- Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
- Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
**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
Why Choose Woodland Veterinary Hospital?
Woodland Veterinary Hospital has been caring for pets and the people who love them for more than 50 years. What began as a small clinic in 1975 has grown into a trusted, full-service veterinary hospital serving Woodland and the surrounding communities.
Today, our 11,000-square-foot campus is home to a collaborative team of 9 veterinarians and over 40 veterinary support professionals, all dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care. From wellness visits to urgent care and boarding, we’re proud to offer a wide range of services in one place, including access to advanced diagnostics and board-certified specialists.
While we’ve grown over the years, our mission has stayed the same: to treat every pet like family and build lasting relationships with the clients we serve. We’re proud of our deep roots in the community and the legacy of care we continue to build every day.
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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.
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 [email protected]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.