Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

ABOUT US: Pets First is an appointment-based urgent care/ER designed to bridge the gap between general practice and traditional emergency hospitals. We offer low-cost hospitalization and emergency dental care. We collaborate closely with board-certified veterinary specialists—criticalists, surgeons, internists, cardiologists, and dentists—to elevate patient outcomes and team learning.

COMPENSATION: Starting at $27–$40/hour, based on skills and experience

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Competitive Compensation

Revenue-Sharing

Premium Health Insurance (HMO or PPO)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid CE (Continuing Education)

401(k) Matching

Employee Pet Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Culture-driven, supportive working environment

SOFT OPEN SCHEDULE:

Soft Open: January 16, 2026 – June 2026

Operating Fri–Mon, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Expansion: Transition to 5–7 days/week with the Grand Opening in June 2026

Opportunity for a fixed or rotating schedule at expansion, based on team preferences and hospital needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Active California RVT license in good standing (required)

Prior experience in GP, urgent care, or ER highly preferred

Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, triage, and nursing care

Outstanding communication, client education, and de-escalation skills

Organized, calm under pressure, and collaborative

Compassion, patience, and a genuine love for animals

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical under DVM direction

Triage & stabilization: Rapid assessment, prioritization, and preparation for diagnostics/treatment; assist in RECOVER-based CPR and code-cart readiness

Anesthesia & analgesia: Machine checks, ASA risk support, induction assistance, intubation assistance, continuous monitoring (ECG, SpO₂, NIBP/Doppler, capnography, temperature), anesthesia recordkeeping, recovery, and multimodal pain-management support/CRIs

Vascular access & nursing: Peripheral IV catheter placement, fluid therapy setup/calculations, patient warming, wound care/bandaging, oxygen therapy, feeding-tube assistance

Diagnostics: In-house lab (CBC/chem/UA), cytologies, POCT, safe sample handling, and accurate EMR documentation

Imaging: Patient positioning, restraint, collimation, and digital radiography

Dentistry (urgent/emergent support): Dental charting, prophylaxis, polishing, and digital dental radiography; assist with emergency dental care within RVT scope

Client Interaction & Communication

Provide high-empathy communication from triage through discharge: set expectations, obtain informed consent, and explain diagnostics/treatments in plain language

Service recovery and issue resolution: de-escalate concerns, resolve issues professionally, and own follow-through (phone/email/text) until closure

Deliver clear home-care instructions, medication dosing, and recheck plans; proactively check in on critical/complex cases

Operational & Team

Inventory management: ordering, vendor coordination, expiration tracking, COGS awareness, and controlled-substance documentation per DEA/Board rules and hospital SOPs Training & mentorship: coach Veterinary Assistants (VAs) in low-stress handling, anesthesia support, SOPs, safety, and quality standards Participate in staff trainings/meetings; contribute to workflow optimization and a team-first culture

Pets First Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All medical decisions are made by veterinarians; duties remain within the California RVT scope of practice.