Registered Veterinary Technician: Sign-On Bonus & Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 64,472,000 - 78,799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Family Friends Veterinary Hospital in Citrus Heights, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role supports hospital operations and delivers high-quality veterinary care with a patient-focused approach.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for growth within 400+ hospitals nationwide. Candidates must be RVT-certified with hands-on anesthesia experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required.
• Strong technical skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to guide team members.
• Hands‑on experience with IV catheter placement, intubation/extubation, anesthesia monitoring, and other veterinary duties.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations, care plans review, tests, and imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vitals, administering meds, vaccines, and wound care.
• Assist with examinations and operations by providing supplies and restraining patients as directed.
• Provide patient care using anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology knowledge.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Maintain patients' food, water, rooms, and cleanliness; observe signs of disease.
• Document medication administration and controlled substances securely.
• Maintain sterile instruments and equipment; ensure storage and shelf life.
• Maintain medical records and update client communications as directed.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Update knowledge through education and journals.
• Release pets to owners with proper grooming and cleanliness.
• Follow directions and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independence

Leadership

Technical RVT skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Tools

IV catheter placement

Intubation/extubation

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Family Friends Veterinary Hospital in Citrus Heights, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role supports hospital operations and delivers high-quality veterinary care with a patient-focused approach.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for growth within 400+ hospitals nationwide. Candidates must be RVT-certified with hands-on anesthesia experience.