Registered Veterinary Technician - Bear Valley Animal Hospital

Bearvalleyanimalhospital; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; 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

Continuing education stipends

Job summary

Bear Valley Animal Hospital in Apple Valley is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to provide essential veterinary care and support for our patients. The role involves conducting examinations, assisting during surgeries, maintaining medical records, and ensuring patient well-being.

Successful candidates will have a veterinary technician certification and a passion for animal care. We offer competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and diagnostic procedures for animals.
• Provide nursing care and support during surgeries.
• Maintain patient medical records and communicate with pet owners.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient communication

Medical record maintenance

Diagnostic procedures

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Bear Valley Animal Hospital

Up to $2,000 sign-on bonus for actively credentialed, full-time candidates!

PetVet Care Centers' Bear Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

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 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; 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)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) required.

Schedule

• Full-Time, Day Shift
• Must be available from 9am-6pm or 9am-7pm on weekdays and some Saturdays from 8am-4pm

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

$25 — $25 USD

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