Registered Veterinary Technician - Ambassador Dog & Cat Hospital

Ambassadorpet; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

CE stipends and career development resources

Emotional well-being support

Job summary

Ambassadorpet in Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care and exceptional service. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, assisting during surgeries, maintaining patient medical records, and communicating with pet owners. The ideal candidate must be a Certified, Licensed, or Registered Veterinary Technician and capable of handling various patient care procedures. A variety of benefits are offered, including medical insurance and emotional well-being support.

Qualifications

• Ability to induce under anesthesia and handle controlled drugs.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) required.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs and administering medications.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient.

Skills

Inducing under anesthesia

Handling controlled drugs

Performing sedations

Dental X-rays and tooth extractions

Triage emergencies

Patient care

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Ambassador Dog & Cat Hospital is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team!

Position Overview

Join our team as a Registered Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations, diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery, providing nursing care, 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; aids 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)

• Ability to induce under anesthesia, handle controlled drugs, prepare for surgical procedures, perform sedations, do dental X-rays and tooth extractions, triage emergencies, and take care of hospitalized pets.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) required.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Some availability is sufficient.

Pay Range

$27 — $33 USD

Benefits

• 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

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