Registered Veterinary Technician - Overnight

Overview

Long Beach Animal Emergency, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for overnight shift in Long Beach, CA. We are a modern, fast-paced veterinary emergency center with a warm, small-clinic feel and the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare behind us.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network with opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and strong support for our team. We are dedicated to compassionate care for pets and their families, and we value empathy, collaboration, and professional growth.

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our patients. Your work spans hands-on care for outpatient treatments and laboratory testing, plus support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• 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 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.

• Veterinary Technician Licensure required, new grads considered!
• Superior customer service
• Able to explain doctor recommendations
• Ability to work day shift

Skills:

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• 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 Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with many locations nationwide, you can move into various specialties, hospital types, or environments within Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care In Action: we provide benefits across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing to meet your needs. Key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement leave, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams and discounts at Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education support and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate from $34-$39/hour. The actual rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.