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How much do rvt jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for rvt 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.

What is an RVT?

RVT stands for Registered Veterinary Technician. RVTs are trained professionals who assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals. Their responsibilities include performing laboratory tests, taking x-rays, administering anesthesia, assisting in surgeries, and educating pet owners about animal care. To become an RVT, individuals must complete an accredited veterinary technology program and pass a licensing exam. RVTs play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals in veterinary clinics, hospitals, and other animal care settings.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an RVT?

To thrive as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you need a solid understanding of veterinary medical procedures, animal care, and laboratory techniques, typically gained through an accredited veterinary technology program and passing the VTNE exam. Familiarity with veterinary practice management software, diagnostic imaging equipment, and anesthesia monitoring systems is essential. Strong communication, attention to detail, and compassion are critical soft skills for working with animals, owners, and veterinary teams. These skills ensure the health and safety of animal patients, support effective teamwork, and enhance the client experience in veterinary settings.

What are common challenges faced by RVTs in a clinical setting?

Registered Veterinary Technicians often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, handling emotional situations with pet owners, and adapting to rapidly changing priorities during emergencies. The role demands excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with veterinarians and other team members, as well as the ability to perform technical tasks under pressure. RVTs must also stay current with advancements in veterinary medicine and maintain strict attention to detail to ensure the safety and well-being of animal patients.

What is the difference between Rvt vs Drafter?

AspectRvtDrafter
Required credentialsRevit certification, architectural or engineering backgroundAutoCAD or Revit skills, often with a drafting certificate
Work environmentDesign firms, architecture, engineering, constructionArchitectural or engineering firms, construction companies
Employer usageDesign and construction projects, BIM modelingCreating detailed drawings, drafting plans
Common search intentRevit vs Drafter, Rvt vs Drafting

In summary, Rvt professionals typically hold Revit certifications and work on BIM modeling within design and construction environments. Drafters focus on creating detailed drawings using AutoCAD or Revit. While both roles involve drafting, Rvt specialists often have more advanced skills in 3D modeling and project coordination, making them suitable for BIM-based projects.

What cities near Riverside, CA are hiring for Rvt jobs?

Cities near Riverside, CA with the most Rvt job openings:

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Infographic showing various Rvt job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 81% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,097 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Registered Veterinary Technician, ER

Ethos Veterinary Health

Grand Terrace, CA • On-site

$27 - $35/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency

$27.00–$35.00/hour (DOE)

Part-time opportunity in Grand Terrace, California

Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Build your emergency veterinary nursing career with Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC), an AAHA-accredited emergency veterinary hospital serving pets and families throughout the Inland Empire for more than 50 years.

As an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside ER veterinarians providing hands-on care for emergency, surgical, hospitalized, and critically ill patients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVT who enjoys emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, critical care, and the variety of a fast-paced ER environment.

Why Join Animal Emergency Clinic

Animal Emergency Clinic is a growing emergency veterinary hospital with plans to expand to 24/7 emergency care. Our diverse and unpredictable caseload provides the opportunity to strengthen your emergency nursing, anesthesia, surgical assisting, patient monitoring, and critical care skills.

You'll join an experienced team that values collaboration, continued learning, exceptional patient care, and supporting one another through busy emergency shifts.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

  • Triage and assist with the stabilization of emergency and critically ill patients.

  • Partner with ER veterinarians on patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures.

  • Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical suites for emergency surgical procedures.

  • Administer and monitor anesthesia, recognize changes in patient status, and support safe anesthetic recovery.

  • Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures and provide post-operative nursing care.

  • Monitor hospitalized and critical patients and promptly communicate changes to the medical team.

  • Accurately document treatments, anesthesia monitoring, patient observations, and medical updates.

  • Help maintain efficient patient flow during high-volume emergency shifts.

  • Collaborate with veterinarians, Veterinary Assistants, and support teams to provide exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

  • Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.

  • Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment.

  • Hands-on veterinary anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring experience required.

  • Previous experience assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures required.

  • Strong emergency nursing, patient monitoring, critical-thinking, and technical skills.

  • Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.

  • Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and medical documentation skills.

  • Emergency, urgent care, specialty, ICU, or critical care experience highly preferred.

  • Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and team-focused in a fast-paced ER environment.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits and perks for eligible part-time team members may include employee pet care discounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), scrub allowance, continuing education opportunities, VetBloom learning resources, and career development opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health.

Location Highlight

Located in Grand Terrace in California's Inland Empire, Animal Emergency Clinic is conveniently accessible from Riverside, San Bernardino, Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands, Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rialto, Highland, and surrounding communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and help advance veterinary medicine—together.

Join Us

If you're a California RVT, Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Veterinary Technician, or Critical Care Veterinary Technician with strong anesthesia and surgical nursing skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the growing Emergency team at Animal Emergency Clinic.

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