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As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time vet tech in Riverside, CA is $22.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.56 and $25.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Part Time Vet Tech, you need a solid understanding of animal care, basic medical procedures, and typically a veterinary technician certification or associate degree. Familiarity with veterinary practice management software, lab equipment, and diagnostic tools is important. Strong communication, compassion, and attention to detail help you effectively support veterinarians and reassure pet owners. These skills ensure safe, efficient care for animals and positive experiences for clients in a busy clinical environment.

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Part time vet techs are veterinary technicians who work less than a standard full-time schedule, often providing support to veterinarians and assisting with animal care, medical procedures, laboratory tests, and client communications. They perform many of the same duties as full-time vet techs, such as monitoring anesthesia, administering medications, and collecting samples, but work fewer hours per week. Part time positions can offer flexibility for those balancing other commitments, such as school or family, while still allowing them to gain experience in animal healthcare.

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Part-time vet techs often face the challenge of staying up-to-date with protocols and patient cases due to working fewer hours. This can make it harder to maintain continuity and keep pace with rapidly changing priorities in a busy clinic. To manage this, effective communication with full-time staff and thorough handovers are essential. Many part-time techs find success by setting aside time to review patient notes before their shifts and proactively engaging with the team to stay informed about ongoing cases.
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Registered Vet Tech, Vet Services - VIP Petcare

Registered Vet Tech, Vet Services - VIP Petcare

Tractor Supply Company

Pomona, CA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 13 days ago


Tractor Supply rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 1,303 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

457th of 728 rated retailers


Job description

Overall Job Summary
The Registered Veterinary Technician position is responsible for providing preventative veterinary services to all patients belonging to pet parents under the support of an employee veterinarian. The employee veterinarian will be off-site and serve as the veterinarian agent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
  • Deliver high-quality preventative nursing care in a community clinic setting with a strong focus on wellness and preventative medicine.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to veterinary assistants and support staff; foster a collaborative, team-oriented clinic culture.
  • Educate pet parents on preventative health care
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all regulatory and practice standards.
  • Uphold safety protocols and ensure a clean, organized clinical environment.

Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in a full service, ER, or urgent care veterinary hospital
Education: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
  • Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in the state of California

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
  • Familiarity with core and lifestyle vaccinations for both canine and feline patients. A firm understanding of current vaccination guidelines.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while efficiently managing many patients with accuracy, compassion, and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to lead a team and manage workflow in a clinical environment
  • Confident in handling emergency situations with calm, effective triage and decision-making
  • Familiarity with intubation & administering lifesaving CPR to pets Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Ability to work prolonged periods of time.
  • Professional appearance & positive conduct
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to work cross functionally with teams to direct and lead company initiatives/goals
  • Ability to switch focus rapidly in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational, problem solving & analytical skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills
  • Independent thinker with a high level of initiative and professionalism

Working Conditions
  • Normal office working conditions
  • Ability to work weekends, varied weekdays & times

Physical Requirements
  • Sitting
  • Standing (not walking)
  • Walking
  • Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
  • Driving a vehicle
  • Lifting up to 10 pounds

Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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