Registered Veterinary Technician

Old Towne Animal Hospital; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Sick Pay

CE Assistance

Uniform Allowance

Bonus Eligibility

Pet Benefits

Pet Insurance

Care Plans

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Old Towne Animal Hospital in Fair Oaks is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. We offer medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, holiday pay, PTO, sick leave, CE assistance, uniform allowance, bonus eligibility, pet benefits, care plans, and flexible scheduling.

The role emphasizes reliable, detail-focused professionals who can multi-task, communicate well, and work weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the veterinary field preferred.
• Currently enrolled in the fourth term of a Veterinary Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Communicating with clients regarding patient care.
• Assisting doctors with medical care, diagnostics, fillings prescriptions, x-rays, anesthesia and surgery.
• Cleaning cages and kennels, ensuring general care of hospitalized patients.
• Filling multiple prescriptions daily and coordinating with outside pharmacies.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Work ethic

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Team player

Customer service

Pharmacology knowledge

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Professional appearance

Education

Vet Tech program, 4th term

Job description

Join Our Team at Old Towne Animal Hospital!

We are seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Assistant to become a vital part of our dedicated team in Old Towne Fair Oaks. We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Holiday pay

• Paid time off

• Sick pay

• Continuing education assistance

• Uniform allowance

• Quarterly bonus eligibility

• Generous Pet Benefits including pet insurance allowance

• Preventative Care Plans for pets

• Flexible scheduling (open 7 days a week)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the veterinary field preferred or currently enrolled in the fourth term of a Veterinary Technician program.

• Must be reliable, possess excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, strategic thinking abilities, and extreme attention to detail.

• Capacity to multi-task while maintaining a friendly and positive attitude.

Key Skills

• General knowledge of flea and heartworm preventatives, medications, vaccines, etc.

• Confident in venipuncture

• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.

• Confident animal handling skills.

• Strong team player with good customer service skills.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.

• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

• Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to different clients, staff, and management styles.

• Professional appearance is a must.

Responsibilities Include

• Answering phones and scheduling appointments.

• Maintaining accurate medical records.

• Communicating with clients regarding patient care.

• Assisting doctors with medical care, diagnostics, filling prescriptions, performing x-rays and assisting with anesthesia and surgery.

• Cleaning cages and kennels, ensuring general care of hospitalized patients.

• Accurately filling multiple prescriptions daily, which includes contacting outside pharmacies when necessary.

Hospital Culture

At Old Towne Animal Hospital, we are a diverse and inclusive group of professionals with a passion for high-quality veterinary medicine. We are fun, hard-working, talented individuals looking for the right person to add to our amazing team.

Mission Statement

To provide quality medicine in a family friendly atmosphere. We strive to reach this goal by integrating the principles of compassion, commitment, education, competence, and most importantly teamwork.