Careers

About the Role

Passionate About Pets and Their People?

At Mother Lode Veterinary Hospital, we share your dedication to animals and the people who care for them. We are looking for a Registerd Veterinary Technician to join our close-knit, compassionate team as we work together to create healthier lives for our patients and support their families. Experienced Veterinary Assistants are also welcome to apply! 

Why Join Us?

We are more than just a veterinary hospital—we take pride in delivering exceptional care through advanced medicine and surgery while maintaining a collaborative, fun-loving, and supportive work environment. Our team is bonded by a shared commitment to patient care, client service, and community engagement. We also partner with local rescue groups to provide compassionate and affordable care.

In addition to dogs and cats, we care for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other pocket pets, offering variety in our daily work!

Key Responsibilities:

If you're a skilled RVT or experienced veterinary assistant, you know what it takes to provide top-tier patient care. We’re looking for someone with expertise in:

• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
• Dentistry (including prophylaxis and radiography)
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Patient history collection and treatment record maintenance
• Vaccine administration and knowledge of preventive care

What We Offer:

We take your well-being seriously. Here’s what you can expect from us:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
  • $20 - $30 per hour (depending on experience)
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 529 Savings Plan 
• Tuition Support Program 
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:   

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
• 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 
• Professional development opportunities  
• State license reimbursement 
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

Schedule & Requirements:

• Full-time position with 10-hour shifts
• RVT license preferred (or at least 2+ years of veterinary experience for assistants)
• Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Grass Valley, CA before starting work.

Be part of a team that values your skills, passion, and growth while making a meaningful impact on pets and their families.

Ready to Apply?
Learn more about us at www.motherlodevet.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Mother Lode Veterinary Hospital 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.