Registered Veterinary Technician - Cottage Pet Hospital

140349 Cottage Pet Hospital LP; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Pet care discounts

Career development

Referral program

AmeriVet network

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cottage Pet Hospital in Anaheim, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. This full-time role emphasizes anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and team development, with a competitive hourly pay and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

You will room patients, assist with procedures, monitor anesthesia, take radiographs, and mentor other staff while delivering compassionate care and client education.

Qualifications

• Current RVT license in good standing.
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring and perioperative care.
• Experience performing dental extractions.
• Proven surgical experience and patient care.
• Ability to teach and mentor team members.
• Experience managing surgical inventory.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and client education.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories.
• Assist with surgical procedures and maintain efficient flow.
• Monitor anesthesia and perioperative patient care.
• Place IV catheters and draw blood.
• Run and interpret routine in-house bloodwork.
• Perform dental procedures, including extractions.
• Take radiographs and position patients properly.
• Handle and restrain patients safely.
• Educate clients on care, treatment, and follow-up.
• Manage surgery-related inventory and supplies.
• Assist with scheduling and ensure procedures stay on time.
• Support training and mentorship of other staff.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental extractions

Surgical experience

Team mentoring

Inventory management

Communication

Time management

Weekend availability

Clinical veterinary experience

Detail oriented

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician Cottage Pet Hospital | Anaheim, CA Join Our Team! Cottage Pet Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. We’re seeking a dependable, detail-oriented veterinary professional who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working collaboratively, and is interested in sharing their knowledge and skills with the rest of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVT who wants to take on a strong clinical role with an emphasis on anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and team development. Pay: $32.00-$38.00/hour, depending on experience $2,500 Sign-On Bonus.

What You’ll Do

• Rooming patients and obtaining thorough medical histories
• Assisting with surgical procedures and maintaining efficient surgical flow
• Providing strong anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care
• Placing IV catheters and drawing blood
• Running and interpreting routine in-house bloodwork
• Performing dental procedures, including dental extractions
• Taking diagnostic radiographs and ensuring proper patient positioning
• Safely handling and restraining patients
• Educating clients on patient care, treatment recommendations, and follow-up
• Managing surgery-related inventory, medications, and supplies
• Assisting with surgery scheduling and helping ensure procedures stay on schedule
• Supporting the training, development, and mentorship of other veterinary team members
• Serving as a positive, knowledgeable resource for veterinary technicians and support staff

What We’re Looking For

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
• 3+ years of clinical veterinary experience
• Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring
• Experience performing dental extractions
• Strong surgical experience and understanding of perioperative patient care
• Ability to teach, train, and mentor veterinary team members
• Experience managing surgical and back-of-house inventory
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A dependable, detail-oriented approach to patient care
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and client education
• Availability to work weekends
• Ability to work full-time

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Pet care discounts for personal pets
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Referral program
• Opportunities to grow within the AmeriVet network of 200+ partnering practices
• Supportive teams and opportunities to learn from experienced veterinary professionals

About Cottage Pet Hospital

Cottage Pet Hospital is part of the AmeriVet network of veterinary practices. Our team is committed to providing high-quality medicine while creating a supportive environment where veterinary professionals can continue to develop their skills and advance their careers. Learn more about Cottage Pet Hospital at cottagepethospital.com. At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. At AmeriVet we believe thriving teams build thriving communities. You will have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow your career - no matter where you start.