Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician Pet's Friend Animal Clinic Sunnyvale, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $28 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care Teamwork Animal hospital experience Maintaining an organized workspace Veterinary Technician Certification Sample preparation Animal catheterization Patient safety Administrative experience Medical administrative support Collecting samples for laboratory testing Medical laboratory work Front desk Catheterization Clean workspace maintenance Patient treatment Communication skills Hospital experience Entry level Animal restraint Full Job Description Compensation is based on experience, technical skill set, clinical judgment, adaptability, and overall impact to patient care and hospital operations. Job Description Pet's Friend Animal Clinic is a 7-doctor practice with a busy, fast-paced environment, and we're looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. We're looking for someone who wants to grow in a hospital that values strong patient care, teamwork, and continuous learning. While advanced technical skills are a plus, our priority is finding someone with a strong foundation, good judgment, and the right mindset. At Pet's Friend, patient care and patient safety always come first. We prioritize accuracy over speed, communication over assumptions, and patient safety over convenience. Every system, workflow, and training process is built around providing safe, consistent, high-quality care for our patients. This position follows a 5/8 schedule , with five 8-hour shifts per week based on hospital needs and patient care demands. Team members are also required to work 1-2 Saturday shifts per month as part of regular scheduling and hospital coverage. Training & Growth This role is designed to build over time. Your first few months will focus on learning the flow of the hospital, understanding our standards of care, getting to know our doctors, support staff, clients, and how we operate day to day. This includes rooming appointments, taking accurate histories, patient handling, client communication, and building confidence within our workflow. You will also gain exposure to front desk workflow and administrative responsibilities to better understand the full client and patient experience, including scheduling, communication, and how each department supports overall hospital flow. As your understanding and skill set grow, you'll gradually be trained into more advanced responsibilities such as treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assistance, urgent care, and higher-level technical duties. We believe strong medicine starts with strong fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Room appointments and obtain accurate patient histories Safely handle and restrain patients with patient safety as the top priority Support doctors with exams, treatments, and daily patient care Assist with laboratory sample collection, preparation, and processing Maintain clean, organized, and efficient treatment areas Communicate clearly with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions Understand front desk workflow and support hospital-wide communication when needed Assist with treatment procedures, hospitalized patient care, and nursing support Grow into advanced skills such as anesthetic monitoring, catheter placement, surgery support, and urgent care assistance based on training and competency Requirements Veterinary hospital experience preferred RVT license (or in progress) is a plus, but not required Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team Good clinical judgment, comprehension, and situational awareness Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and grow within the role Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital Availability to work 1-2 Saturdays per month Passion for high-quality medicine and compassionate patient care Why Join Pet's Friend? At Pet's Friend Animal Clinic, you'll be part of a team that balances medical excellence with a supportive, collaborative culture. With 7 doctors and a wide variety of cases, every day brings opportunities to learn, improve, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families. We believe compensation should reflect contribution, not just time served. We value team members who take initiative, think critically, support others, and help elevate patient care across the hospital. Apply today and grow your career in a hospital where patient care comes first and your development matters.

Pay:

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person