PRN Registered Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Clinic of Benicia is seeking a PRN Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will provide dedicated veterinary care, assist during exams and surgeries, and maintain patient records in a fast-paced hospital.

We value a CA RVT license, strong dentistry skills, and the ability to work independently with excellent communication. This PRN role offers competitive pay and a supportive Culture of Care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• Current California RVT license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of clinical anesthesia and surgical experience, with emphasis on dentistry
• Able to independently prepare, induce, monitor, and recover dental/surgical patients
• Proficient in dental radiography, charting, ultrasonic scaling and assisting with extractions
• Maintain sterile surgical environment with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, pain management and patient safety

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations and interviews, review care plans and records
• Care for patients: vital signs, samples, medications, vaccines
• Assist during examinations and operations: supplies, patient handling
• Provide care using anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology knowledge
• Obtain and verify medications
• Maintain food/water, clean rooms and equipment; observe for signs of disease
• Complete prescriptions and document controlled drugs
• Sterilize and wrap instruments; sanitize areas; verify shelf life
• Maintain medical records and update database in a timely manner
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance
• Manage inventory and supplier orders
• Release pets to owners with proper grooming
• Follow oral and written directions
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice

Skills

RVT license

Dental anesthesia

Communication

Teamwork

Dental radiography

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dental radiography

Ultrasonic scaling

Charting

Surgical assistance

Job description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Clinic of Benicia is currently seeking a PRN Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

At PetVet 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.

Because life is better with pets.

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.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who 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.

For over 20 years, Animal Clinic of Benicia in Benicia, California has proudly served our local community with compassion, dedication, and heart. We’re a tight-knit team that values teamwork, positivity, and personal growth — where every team member’s role truly makes an impact. Join us and be part of a fun, supportive environment that feels like family while making a real difference in the lives of pets and their people!

Key Responsibilities

• 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; aids 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 in compliance 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.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical anesthesia and surgical experience, with a strong emphasis on dentistry.
• Able to independently prepare, induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing dental and surgical procedures.
• Proficient in dental radiography, charting, ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and assisting with extractions.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain a sterile surgical environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, pain management, and patient safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience serving as the primary dental RVT responsible for the entire dental workflow—from patient preparation and anesthesia through dental radiographs, prophylaxis, surgical assistance, recovery, and record completion with minimal direction.

Schedule

PRN shift, flexible

Pay Range

$22.50 — $27.50 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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