Registered Veterinary Technician

Bruceville Pet Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle relief fund

Job summary

A veterinarian service provider in the United States is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team. You will provide exceptional veterinary care and support for patients, assist in surgeries, and maintain medical records. The ideal candidate should possess at least a high school diploma or GED, be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), and have experience in a veterinary setting. Benefits include various insurance plans, 401(k), and pet discounts.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service.
• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient communication

Laboratory testing

Surgical assistance

Record maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

Position Overview

PetVet Care Centers' Bruceville Pet Hospital is currently seeking Registered Veterinary Technician to join their 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• The Veterinary Technician 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.

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; aid 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)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiences.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Has experience in dental cleaning / extraction experience, and surgical monitoring experience.
• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday shifts are primary needs, Saturday availability would be nice but not required.
• 3 - 4 days per week would be mandatory, can be flexible for the right candidate.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

EEO Statement

PetVet Care Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Note

* This description reflects the current job and may be subject to change. Please apply to be considered for current openings.