Registered Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app access and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Turlock, California is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, with responsibilities spanning patient care, diagnostics, surgery support, and medical record maintenance.

Join a hospital that values teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate care for pets and their families. Full-time, flexible day shifts available, with a strong benefits package and local autonomy within a national support

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

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, managing 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.

Job description

PetVet Care Centers in Turlock, California is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, with responsibilities spanning patient care, diagnostics, surgery support, and medical record maintenance.

Join a hospital that values teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate care for pets and their families. Full-time, flexible day shifts available, with a strong benefits package and local autonomy within a national support