PT Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician

Part-time PT Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician

Pet Vet Care Centers' Taylor Veterinary Emergency is currently seeking a Part‑time Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage of life. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we strive to deliver the Ultimate Care Experience—every pet, every client, every time.

Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by 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, interviews, reviewing care plans, completing laboratory tests, and diagnosing imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications and vaccines, and bandaging wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling supplies, securing and transporting patients, and restraining animals as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, and specialized equipment for patient care.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water, maintain clean rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe clinical signs.
• Administer medications and fill prescriptions with proper documentation, logging, and controlled‑drug security.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing instruments, disinfecting areas, storing supplies, verifying shelf life, and following legal regulations.
• Document patient conditions, reactions, and changes, updating the database accurately and promptly.
• Communicate patient status to owners as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and arrange repairs.
• Manage inventory, place orders, and handle receipts.
• Participate in educational opportunities and read professional journals to update job knowledge.
• Release pets to owners, ensuring they are clean and properly groomed.
• Follow oral and written directions and perform other duties assigned by management.

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

• Displays compassion and rapport building with patients and owners.
• Works cooperatively with the team to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates dependability in completing tasks.
• Shows initiative and proactive problem solving.
• Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities.
• Communicates effectively using appropriate methods.
• Provides outstanding customer service and exceeds expectations.
• Maintains organization and attention to detail.
• Consistently follows standard procedures and rules.

• 3:30 PM‑12:00 AM
• 4:00 PM‑12:30 AM
• 4:30 PM‑1:00 AM
• 6:00 PM‑2:00 AM
• 7:00 PM‑3:00 AM
• Occasional mid‑day shifts (1:00 PM‑10:00 PM)

Pay Range: $25.20 — $30.80 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, disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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