Registered Veterinary Technician

Pet Vet Care Centers' Diablo View Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician 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. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery, providing nursing care, feeding and caring for patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharge, 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 patients have food and water, clean rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• 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 regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies; verify and keep receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to owners as directed; ensure each animal is clean and properly groomed before release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) as required by State.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

• Displays desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Works cooperatively with the team.
• Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks.
• 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.
• Seeks to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Consistently follows standard procedures.

• Monday - Friday availability

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

$24.75 — $30.25 USD

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V