Registered Veterinary Technician - Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Wellbeing support and resources

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician for Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital to support hospital operations and deliver high-quality veterinary care. Responsibilities include examinations, nursing care, surgeries assistance, and accurate charting.

Qualifications require CA RVT licensure, high school diploma or GED, and 18+ years old. Preferred experience includes anesthesia and post-operative care. Competitive benefits and scheduling typical for hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California and 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and diagnostic procedures, assist during surgery and operations, provide nursing care.
• Care for patients, monitor vital signs, collect samples, and administer medications as directed.
• Maintain medical records and ensure proper documentation of treatments and medications.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status and care plans.
• Sterilize instruments, maintain equipment, and ensure a clean, safe hospital environment.
• Assist with triage, discharges, and routine care of patients per veterinarian guidance.

Skills

Surgery/OR experience

Anesthesia experience

Post-operative care experience

Education

California RVT license

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician – Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Santa Cruz Veterinary 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

Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, 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)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be licensed in the State of California.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Surgery/OR experience.
• Anesthesia experience.
• Post-operative care experience.

Schedule

Must be able to start at 7 AM on surgery days (Tuesday and Thursday).

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.

Pay Range

$28—$30.80 USD.

Other Information

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.

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