RVT: Registered Veterinary Technician — Sign-On & CE

163087 Animal Medical Center San Rafael LP; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign-on bonus

CE allowance

Paid CE PTO

Annual uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in San Rafael, CA. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and loves working with pets.

RVTs with California licensure or those eligible to transfer within 3 months are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include rooming patients, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiology, dental procedures, and assisting in surgeries.

Qualifications

• 1+ years clinical experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Registered Veterinary Technician in California; active license in good standing.
• Or eligible to transfer or become licensed in California within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
• Digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning.
• Perform complete dental procedures: digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting.
• Dental extractions as licensure allows preferred.
• Comfortable with general anesthesia and surgical assisting.
• Laboratory skills including microscope; IDEXX in-house lab.
• Excellent client communication/education.
• Adaptable to working with doctors and team members.

Responsibilities

• Room and monitor patients, draw blood, and place IV catheters.
• Assist in surgeries and provide anesthesia support as needed.
• Perform radiographs and dental radiography with proper technique.
• Maintain animal handling and restraint to ensure safety and comfort.
• Communicate effectively with clients and veterinary staff.

Skills

Rooming patients

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology

Surgical assistance

Animal handling

Communication skills

IDEXX lab

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician - CA

Tools

Radiology equipment

Dental procedures tools

IDEXX in-house lab equipment

Job description

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in San Rafael, CA. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and loves working with pets.

RVTs with California licensure or those eligible to transfer within 3 months are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include rooming patients, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiology, dental procedures, and assisting in surgeries.