Registered Vet Tech — Patient Care, Diagnostics, Benefits & PTO

El Paseo Animal Hospital; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

El Paseo Animal Hospital in Palm Desert, CA is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with patient care, surgery, anesthesia, and client communication. The ideal candidate is licensed (LVT) and skilled in lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.

The team values compassion for animals and families. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas and equipment clean, stocked and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Surgical assistance

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

El Paseo Animal Hospital in Palm Desert, CA is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with patient care, surgery, anesthesia, and client communication. The ideal candidate is licensed (LVT) and skilled in lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.

The team values compassion for animals and families. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off and a 401(k).