Registered Veterinary Technician

Montecitovets; United States; On-site; USD 26,697 - 41,328; 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

Career development resources

Relief fund for team members

Job summary

Montecitovets in the United States is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role involves providing exceptional veterinary care, including patient examinations, surgeries, and maintaining medical records, in a supportive environment. Applicants must hold a valid RVT License and preferably have clinical experience. The position offers a competitive pay range of $19.38 — $30 per hour and numerous benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid RVT License and experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated quality veterinary care to patients and clients.
• Conduct examinations and determine animal requirements.
• Maintain medical records and communicate with pet owners.

Skills

Veterinary Technician skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers' Montecito Veterinary Center is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Mission: Improve the lives of animals and people through exceptional and compassionate care.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, nursing care, feeding, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining 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 complying 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)

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License and experience in clinic.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Not listed.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday; 8:30 AM‑5:30 PM or 9:00 AM‑6:00 PM.

What We Offer

• 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

Pay Range

$19.38 — $30 USD per hour.

PetVet 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