Registered Veterinary Technician, Float

Ethos Veterinary Health • Irvine, CA

38d • $28 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Care Emergency & Specialty is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our specialty and emergency team. This cross-trained position rotates between Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency (ER) based on daily caseload and hospital needs.
We are looking for a technician with anesthesia fluency, excellent venipuncture skills, and a strong overall technical skillset who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Requirements

• Active California RVT license in good standing
• 1–3+ years of ER or specialty experience preferred
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and drug calculation skills
• Excellent venipuncture and IV catheter placement proficiency
• High level of technical confidence and efficiency
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in high-acuity settings
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

• Adaptable and team-oriented
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Calm under pressure
• Committed to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient cases
• Perform advanced venipuncture and catheter placement with precision and confidence
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and blood products as prescribed
• Accurately monitor, document, and communicate patient status
• Maintain detailed and compliant medical records
• Support client education and discharge instructions
• Maintain department organization, equipment readiness, and inventory
• Assist with advanced diagnostics (endoscopy, ultrasound, specialty procedures)
• Manage complex and chronic medical cases
• Monitor sedated patients during procedures
• Collect and process laboratory samples accurately
• Prepare patients for surgery including pre-medication, induction, and intubation
• Demonstrate strong anesthesia fluency: calculate drug dosages, manage CRIs, adjust anesthetic depth, and troubleshoot complications
• Provide advanced anesthesia monitoring throughout procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons intra-operatively
• Oversee smooth and safe anesthetic recovery
• Perform triage and rapid patient assessment
• Provide stabilization and critical care support
• Participate in CPR and emergency interventions
• Monitor and manage critical hospitalized patients
• Remain calm and efficient under pressure

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed