Registered Veterinary Technician

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The Registered 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 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, reviewing care plans, 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; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure 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, and following standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update databases accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status 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, and keep receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure each animal released is clean and properly groomed.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or practice.

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.

• Experience in surgery, dental care, routine care, blood draws, X-rays, and dental X-rays.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Cornerstone experience helpful but not mandatory.
• Displays 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.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to address and follow through on work activities.
• Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities.
• Uses effective and appropriate communication methods.
• Displays desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains organization for all documents.
• Consistently follows standard procedures.

• Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM–5:00PM or 8:30AM–5:30PM.
• Must be willing to work either shift.

The team receives benefits including:

• 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 — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

$25.60—$28 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

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