Registered Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus + Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

CE stipends

Job summary

Montecito Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, part of PetVet Care Centers, seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team and support hospital operations with high‑quality patient care and exceptional client service.

The role includes patient examinations, surgery assistance, nursing care, medication administration, and maintaining medical records. CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT or eligible applicants encouraged to apply. Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 8am‑5pm; sign‑on bonus up to $2,000.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• CVT, LVT, RVT, or LVMT required.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

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.

Education

CVT

LVT

RVT

LVMT

Job description

Montecito Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, part of PetVet Care Centers, seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team and support hospital operations with high‑quality patient care and exceptional client service.

The role includes patient examinations, surgery assistance, nursing care, medication administration, and maintaining medical records. CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT or eligible applicants encouraged to apply. Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 8am‑5pm; sign‑on bonus up to $2,000.