Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital

Tracyvets; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,473; 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

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle for team members in hardship

Job summary

Tracyvets in Tracy, California is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing exceptional care to animals, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining medical records. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be proficient in various veterinary procedures.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. The position supports a compassionate veterinary environment focused on improving the lives of both pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of veterinary medicine experience.
• Proficient in surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Skilled in intubation/extubation, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and other technical veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements and conduct examinations.
• Provide nursing care and assist during surgical procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and manage equipment.

Skills

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Intubation/extubation

IV catheter placement

Blood collection

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Registered Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include 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 discharge of patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

We are an AAHA‑accredited hospital with Fear‑Free Certified team members and use low‑stress handling techniques to make vet visits as stress‑free as possible for both patients and owners.

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.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration to provide excellent pet care.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs, as directed.
• 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, and following standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Document patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes in medical records and update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with pet owners 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.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 5 years of veterinary medicine experience.
• Proficient in surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Skilled in intubation/extubation, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and other technical veterinary procedures.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Fear‑Free Certification.
• Low‑Stress Handling Certification.
• Experience with inventory control, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels.

Schedule

• 4–8 hour shifts scheduled between 7:45 AM and 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch break.
• 4–8 hour shifts scheduled between 7:45 AM and 5:00 PM on Saturdays, with a 30‑minute lunch break; Saturday shifts rotate among team members.
• Full‑time position, with a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week.

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

$23 – $25.75 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.