Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians in exams, administer medications, perform dental cleanings, and monitor anesthesia. You will handle radiographs, lab tests, and patient recovery while maintaining a clean, organized clinic environment.

Ideal candidates will have certification or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage challenging cases with compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (or equivalent experience in the state of NJ).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed to work safely and effectively.
• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors responses to anesthetics.
• Obtains radiographs with proper positioning and technique.
• Cares for and monitors animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces to assist diagnosis and treatment.
• Provides emergency first aid and life-saving procedures as needed.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for testing.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measures medications and labels containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery and handles related tasks (e.g., shaving areas, placing IV catheters).
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure animals are cared for properly.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Certification

Excellent communication

Handle aggressive animals

Physical/emotional stamina

Professional demeanor

Ongoing education

Active listening

Valid driver’s license

Job description

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Veterinary Technician is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Veterinary Technician and supporting medical staff to ensure productive and quality veterinary care at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life‑saving procedures.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (or equivalent experience in the state of NJ)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non‑disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.