Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician

Groveway Pet Hospital | Castro Valley, CA
Full-time | $28–$34 per hour

At Groveway Pet Hospital, we believe pets and people deserve better care.

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our welcoming, collaborative team in Castro Valley. You’ll put your nursing skills into practice, develop your clinical interests and help deliver thoughtful care to a loyal community of pets and their families.

Interested in exotics? Our team shares an enthusiasm for exotic pets—especially reptiles—and we’re seeing growing client demand for their care. Experience is welcome, but it isn’t essential.

And that support goes further. As part of VetnCare, you’ll be connected to experienced clinicians, shared expertise and a dedicated Community Support Team, giving you more resources to support your patients and build a rewarding, sustainable career.

What You Can Expect at Groveway

• A structured, balanced schedule, working Monday through Friday, 8 am–5 pm, giving you time to recharge outside work.
• A varied primary care caseload, using your skills in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia and dentistry.
• Opportunities to discover your potential, with continuing education, collaboration and support to develop your clinical skills.
• An interest in exotics you can share, working with colleagues who enjoy caring for exotic pets, particularly reptiles.
• A community-focused culture, built on longstanding client relationships, compassionate care and clear communication
• A team grounded in shared values, working together, staying curious, speaking up, and looking for better ways to care for pets, support clients, and help one another.

Your Role

Working closely with our veterinarians and hospital team, you will:

• Triage primary care patients, recognizing concerns and communicating appropriate urgency.
• Provide gentle, compassionate handling during examinations and treatments.
• Support diagnostics, treatments, vaccinations and preventive care.
• Place IV catheters, perform blood draws and run in-house laboratory tests.
• Support dental procedures, including cleanings, dental radiography, assistance with extractions and postoperative care.
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery.
• Apply bandages and splints as directed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate clearly with colleagues and clients.

What Better Care means for you:

• Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability 💸
• Generous discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams🐾
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs 
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• CE allowance to invest in your professional growth 📚
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
• Free access to VetFolio
• Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams 🎉

The Right Fit:

• An active California Registered Veterinary Technician license.
• Confidence in IV catheter placement, venipuncture and routine diagnostic techniques.
• Skills in anesthesia monitoring, dentistry and basic bandage or splint application.
• A warm, client-focused communication style.
• Careful attention to detail and a commitment to accurate records.
• A collaborative approach and comfort working in a busy general practice.
• Exotics experience or interest would be particularly welcome, although it is not essential

About VetnCare

VetnCare is a community of veterinary hospitals across Northern California, united by a shared belief that pets and people deserve better care.

Each of our hospitals is uniquely rooted in its local community, and we believe in preserving and strengthening what makes each one special. Together, they are connected by shared clinical expertise, resources, and a commitment to high standards of care.

This connected approach expands access to expertise and advanced care for pets and their families, while giving veterinary professionals the support, collaboration, and opportunities they need to do their best work.

Together, we’re bringing better care to pets and people.

**Some benefits are available exclusively to full-time team members**