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Registered Veterinary Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a specialized associate's or bachelor's degree plus state licensure. Employers filing an LCA must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive wage based on experience and Licensure
Schedule: 4 days per week 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 pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
It’s hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in veterinary medicine, but it’s possible. At The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously, and we’re looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician who is passionate about outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.
We’re a four-doctor practice with all the advantages of an established, well-managed hospital, plus real opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our doctors genuinely enjoy the different personalities and unique skills each veterinary technician brings, and our clinic culture celebrates your unique awesomeness.
If you’re an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a place to learn, teach, and be your marvelous self alongside a team of compassionate professionals, this may be your time.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
- Flexibility with scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
- A four-doctor practice that values the personality and skills every team member brings
- A workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than a motivational poster on the wall
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career, because the more you know, the better off we all are
- Monthly team meetings that encourage open communication and collaboration
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- The opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- Plenty of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
What Our Veterinary Technicians Do
As our Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician, you will:
- Provide outstanding, compassionate patient care to every pet that comes through our doors
- Deliver exceptional client service and help pet owners feel informed and supported
- Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians to keep the day running efficiently and promote teamwork
- Participate in monthly team meetings and share ideas that keep our hospital growing
- Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others on the team
- Bring a positive attitude to every shift, because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician brings:
- Extensive hands-on veterinary technician experience, or an established veterinary technician license
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required
- A passion for high-quality patient care and exceptional client service
- A positive, team-first attitude and a sense of fun (if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong)
- A commitment to learning, teaching, and supporting your teammates
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
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
- 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 employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or 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 veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician who wants to do great work, grow your career, and actually have a life outside the clinic, we’d love to meet you. Come see what a supportive, fun, and balanced team feels like.
Apply today and join the team at The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk 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.
INTRODUCTION
The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive wage based on experience and Licensure
Schedule: 4 days per week 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 pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
It’s hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in veterinary medicine, but it’s possible. At The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously, and we’re looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician who is passionate about outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.
We’re a four-doctor practice with all the advantages of an established, well-managed hospital, plus real opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our doctors genuinely enjoy the different personalities and unique skills each veterinary technician brings, and our clinic culture celebrates your unique awesomeness.
If you’re an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a place to learn, teach, and be your marvelous self alongside a team of compassionate professionals, this may be your time.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
- Flexibility with scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
- A four-doctor practice that values the personality and skills every team member brings
- A workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than a motivational poster on the wall
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career, because the more you know, the better off we all are
- Monthly team meetings that encourage open communication and collaboration
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- The opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- Plenty of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
What Our Veterinary Technicians Do
As our Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician, you will:
- Provide outstanding, compassionate patient care to every pet that comes through our doors
- Deliver exceptional client service and help pet owners feel informed and supported
- Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians to keep the day running efficiently and promote teamwork
- Participate in monthly team meetings and share ideas that keep our hospital growing
- Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others on the team
- Bring a positive attitude to every shift, because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician brings:
- Extensive hands-on veterinary technician experience, or an established veterinary technician license
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required
- A passion for high-quality patient care and exceptional client service
- A positive, team-first attitude and a sense of fun (if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong)
- A commitment to learning, teaching, and supporting your teammates
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
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
- 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 employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or 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 veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician who wants to do great work, grow your career, and actually have a life outside the clinic, we’d love to meet you. Come see what a supportive, fun, and balanced team feels like.
Apply today and join the team at The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Veterinary Technician
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
H-1B approval hinges on proving the role requires a specific degree, not just any credential. Confirm your AVMA-accredited program and state RVT license satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation definition before targeting employers.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Veterinary practices and corporate clinic groups enrolled in E-Verify are more likely to have an established HR process for H-1B filings. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this role.
Check prevailing wage tiers using OFLC Wage Search
DOL assigns RVT roles to a wage level based on experience and supervision. Run your state and metropolitan area through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer so you know whether the employer's proposed salary meets the Level I or Level II threshold.
Ask about cap-exempt status during interviews
Nonprofit veterinary teaching hospitals and university-affiliated clinics may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting you bypass the annual lottery entirely. Ask HR directly whether the organization files under INA Section 214(c) cap exemption before accepting an offer.
Gather state licensure documentation before the I-129 filing
Your employer's attorney needs your current state RVT license, AVMA-accredited transcripts, and any reciprocity letters before preparing Form I-129. Missing one document delays the USCIS petition, which matters when you're working against the October 1 start date.
Submit your H-1B registration in the first two weeks of March
USCIS opens H-1B lottery registration each March, typically for about two weeks. Your employer must register you during that window. Missing it means waiting a full year, so confirm your employer's immigration counsel is calendared well before March 1.
H-1B Visa Registered Veterinary Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Veterinary Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, RVT positions qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires an AVMA-accredited associate's or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology and state licensure. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties demand that specialized body of knowledge. General animal care or assistant roles without a degree requirement typically do not qualify, so the job description language in the offer letter matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for veterinary technicians?
Corporate veterinary groups, emergency and specialty hospitals, veterinary schools, and zoological institutions are the most common H-1B sponsors for RVTs. Smaller independent practices rarely sponsor due to cost and administrative burden. University-affiliated veterinary hospitals are worth targeting specifically because they may qualify as cap-exempt, letting you skip the annual lottery. Browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented LCA filing history for this occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change veterinary employers?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so your new employer must file a transfer petition with USCIS before you start working for them. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, without waiting for approval, as long as you were in valid H-1B status when you applied. Don't resign your current position until the receipt notice is in hand.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect RVT job offers?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL confirming your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role and location. RVT wages are assigned to wage levels based on experience and complexity of duties. If the employer's budget falls below the DOL wage floor for your area, they legally cannot file the petition at that salary. Run your metro area through OFLC Wage Search to understand the threshold before negotiating.
Can I work as an RVT on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If you graduated from a U.S. accredited veterinary technology program on an F-1 visa, you can work as an RVT during your OPT period while your employer files your H-1B. If your degree qualifies as STEM under DOL classification, you may also apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you more runway through the lottery cycle. Confirm the SOC code on your STEM OPT extension matches the RVT role your employer will list on the LCA.