Registered Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine
About The Position
Advance your career in specialty veterinary medicine with the Internal Medicine team at Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS). As an Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside board-certified veterinary internists providing advanced nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia support, and treatment for patients with complex medical conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced California RVT, Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, or Specialty Veterinary Technician looking to expand their technical skills in a collaborative specialty and emergency veterinary hospital.
Requirements
- Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Veterinary Technician experience; Internal Medicine, Specialty, Emergency, or Critical Care experience preferred.
- Strong small animal patient handling and restraint skills.
- Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and hospitalized patient care.
- Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty veterinary hospital while working independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced veterinary nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized Internal Medicine patients.
- Assist with diagnostic testing, imaging, laboratory sample collection, biopsies, and aspiration cytology.
- Support sedation and anesthesia, including anesthetic monitoring, patient recovery, and safety.
- Maintain accurate medical records and properly clean, sterilize, and maintain veterinary equipment.
- Communicate compassionately with clients regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care.
- Collaborate with veterinary internists, Emergency & Critical Care, and other specialty teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and well-being throughout hospitalization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with company participation
- Three weeks of accrued paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) and eligible coursework support
- Career milestone bonuses, including incentives for earning advanced RVT or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credentials
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
