Registered Veterinary Technician

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Flex Spending

Sick pay

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Education reimbursement

License renewal reimbursement

Employee assistance plan

Retirement plan with match

Free vaccines

Spay/neuter services

Microchipping

Two pet adoptions

Job summary

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinary staff in exams, surgeries and care within an open-admission shelter. The role offers part-time hours (24–30/wk) with potential for full-time, and a competitive hourly rate with a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include anesthesia support, lab work, medication preparation, and humane care of shelter animals. A current RVT license and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires RVT license.
• Experience with dental procedures (extractions, sutures) preferred.
• Must have RVT certification from an accredited program.
• Ability to read safety rules and medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure in emergencies.
• Familiarity with Chameleon and MS Office is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams on patients.
• Restrain animals for exams and treatment.
• Manage inventory and stock supplies.
• Conduct laboratory procedures (microscopy, blood/dental equipment).
• Initiate emergency medical actions as needed.
• Calculate and prepare medications for patients.

Skills

RVT license

Dental procedures

Documentation

Communication

Emergency handling

Chameleon database

Microsoft Office

Lifting up to 50-75 lb

Education

HS diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician certification

Tools

Chameleon database software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Part Time (24-30 hours per week) Will consider Full-Time

Salary: $25.00-$35.00/hour (DOE); plus Sign-on Bonus ($2,500 - $5,000 DOE)

Who are we: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Our work means 5,000 lives saved each year. Our spay and neuter clinic offers low-cost services to the community. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.

Who are you: You enjoy rehabilitating animals to great health and making a difference for the animals that come through our doors. With your veterinary knowledge, you can readily assist our veterinary staff through precise medical evaluations, surgeries, and procedures. Your passion for animal care extends to our shelter workplace and our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform physical exams.
• Restrain animals for exams and/or treatment.
• Perform inventory and stock and re-stock supplies.
• Perform laboratory procedures including the use of a microscope, blood and dental machines.
• Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.
• Calculate and prepare medications for patients.
• Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia. Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia. Assist veterinarian during surgery.
• Ensure that each animal receives the proper vaccinations.
• Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
• Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals.
• Calculate and draw pre-anesthetic/anesthetic drugs prior to surgery.
• Maintain controlled substances log for Spay & Neuter and In-House Clinic.
• Responsible for the surgical preparation of patients, including sterilization, administration of pre-surgical injections.
• Assist the Veterinarians at PHS/SPCA in surgery or as needed.
• Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
• Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management as necessary.
• Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may supervise volunteers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must also possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances. Upon hire, must pass a background check.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience proficiently performing dental procedures on dogs and cats, including extractions and sutures is required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician certification from an accredited program is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before members of the public, volunteers or employees of organization. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in emergency situations, deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Chameleon database software or become proficient within the probationary period (first six months from hire date). Basic knowledge, or become proficient with Microsoft Office and computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Veterinary Technician License

Excellent Benefits Package Available

• Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending
• Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay
• Continued Education Reimbursement
• License Renewal Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement plan & employer matching

Available to all employees with pets:

• Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
• Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores.

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO