Registered Veterinary Technician; Part Time

Registered Veterinary Technician (Part Time)

Pet Vet Care Centers' Clearlake Veterinary Clinic is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (Part Time) to join our team.

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people—providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage—for all the moments that matter.

We deliver the ultimate care experience—every pet, every client, every time. Our culture of care supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer local autonomy with national support, career mobility, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where wellbeing comes first.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aid as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and complying with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of Veterinary Assistant / RVT experience in Veterinary Medicine.

• Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Proactively looks for opportunities to address and follow through on work activities.
• Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an…