Careers

About the Role

Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant 
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Based on experience and licensure: 
  • Assistants: $24 - $30 per hour 
  • RVTs: $26 - $32 per hour 
• Schedule: 4-day work weeks with rotating Saturday shifts

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our friendly, outgoing team! We’re a five-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice in the heart of Silicon Valley with two unique locations — our main clinic and a FelineVMA Gold Certified, stand-alone cat clinic with dedicated feline-only doctors.

We’re proud to be a technician-driven hospital with a collaborative, team-based care model where assistants and RVTs are trusted, supported, and utilized to the fullest. From client education to dentistry and anesthesia monitoring, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in the areas that excite you. We also practice Cat Friendly and Fear Free medicine, and ensure all team members are certified.  If you’re looking for a supportive, growth-focused hospital where your skills are valued, we’d love to meet you!

Why Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Love Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic

• Technicians and assistants are trusted and fully utilized
• RVTs lead client education and advanced nursing care
• Assistants actively participate in dentistry and anesthesia monitoring
• Supportive, low-drama team culture
• Consistent schedules that support work-life balance
• Mentorship and training tailored to your experience level
• Appreciation shown through:
• Shout-out raffles
  • In-clinic games and competitions
  • Outside-of-work team events

What Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Bring

• RVT license preferred (but not required)

• Experienced veterinary assistants encouraged to apply

• Strong patient handling skills

• Compassionate, professional client communication

• Team-first mindset

• Willingness to learn and grow

• Comfort in a fast-paced clinical environment

   

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities scale based on experience and comfort level, and may include:

• Collect patient histories and obtain vitals
• Assist with client communication on diagnostics, treatment plans, and at-home care
• Perform and assist with diagnostics and treatments
• Run in-house lab work and assist with imaging
• Support surgical and dental procedures
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and advanced technical tasks
• Educate clients with clarity and compassion
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and running smoothly
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques

What We'll Do

• Provide mentorship and ongoing training

• Support professional growth and skill expansion

• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment

• Value and respect the contributions of technicians and assistants

• Encourage questions, learning, and teamwork

• Celebrate wins—big and small

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Our Mission & Values

• Pets are family
• Caring for patients starts with caring for our team
• Staff well-being is essential to excellent patient care
• Growth, connection, and teamwork matter here

Core Values

• Safety
• Progressive medicine
• Compassion
• Personal touch
• Family
• Education

Join Our Team!

Take the next step. You miss every chance you don’t take — don’t miss this one. Apply today to join our team at Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.