Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA program

Job summary

High Desert Animal Care Hospital presents an opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced, team-oriented practice in Palmdale. The role focuses on anesthesia, surgical monitoring, patient support, and clear client communication, with ongoing professional training and development.

The position emphasizes high standards of care, safety in a busy clinical setting, and a commitment to continued learning as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license is required.
• Experience and proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring are required.
• Punctuality and reliability in scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; administration of medications.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthetic management.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients; manage medical records.

Skills

RVT license

Anesthesia expertise

Surgical monitoring

Client communication

Medical records

Radiography

Dental radiography

Team collaboration

Education

Active RVT license

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

At High Desert Animal Care Hospital, we provide state of the art care with old fashioned values! Our hospital is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where we support one another and strive to provide the highest quality care possible. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so pets can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting their care team.

High Desert Animal Care Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery. We’re proud to be able to offer our community petwellness care, daytime urgent & emergency care, dentistry, a full in-house diagnostics laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, a complete surgical suite & more! We offer electronic medical records for the most comprehensive and efficient patient care possible.Our staff is made up of friendly, caring, well trainedprofessionals, many of whom have been working at the practice for many years.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+year professional experience required.
• Experience and proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring is required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some weekend shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: Starting at $23 - 25/hr. based on experience level

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/