Registered Veterinary Technician - Spring Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician at Spring Animal Hospital in Long Beach, CA. The RVT will provide high-quality nursing care, assist during surgeries, and maintain medical records while delivering exceptional service to pets and owners.

Join a team that values a culture of care, collaboration, and local hospital autonomy within a national network. Competitive pay with a sign-on bonus based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Current California RVT license required.
• Strong hands-on technical skills with anesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Experience with blood draws, IV catheters, radiographs, dentistry, and hospitalized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients by taking vital signs and administering medications.
• Assist during examinations, surgeries, and nursing care; maintain medical records.
• Prepare and provide medications, document administration, and manage controlled drugs.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment and ensure equipment upkeep.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client communication

Team player

Anesthesia monitoring

Blood draws

Radiographs

Dentistry

Patient care

Education

California RVT license

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Spring Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced, compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

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

At Spring Animal Hospital in Long Beach, California, you won’t just be another employee. We’re a smaller team where everyone plays an important role, helps each other, and has the opportunity to really get to know our clients and patients.

We’re a small, close‑kn... We’re a small, close‑kn... that believes great veterinary medicine starts with great people. We care deeply about our patients, but we also care about making their humans feel heard, supported, and confident in the care their pets receive.

We’re looking for an RVT who is skilled, dependable, friendly, and comfortable jumping in wherever needed. Someone who loves working with animals but also genuinely enjoys working with people and being part of a team.

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 to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED.
• A current California RVT
• Has strong hands‑on technical skills
• Is confident with anesthesia and patient monitoring
• Is experienced with blood draws, IV catheters, radiographs, dentistry, treatments, and hospitalized patient care
• Communicates warmly and professionally with clients
• Is compassionate and gentle with patients
• Is reliable, positive, and willing to help their teammates
• Takes pride in providing excellent patient care

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8AMto 5PM, lunch from 12PM to 1PM

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• 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—$32 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive. Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high‑quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community.

Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

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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