Registered Veterinary Technician

Petco Animal Supplies Stores•Arvada, CO

About The Position

The Registered Veterinary Technician provides veterinary care to patients at a Vetco Total Care full-service hospital and customer care to their owners. The technician represents Petco’s mission and values, supports the technical and customer-service team, and helps foster a cohesive and motivated hospital team. The role contributes to a productive practice and a high standard of care, with a focus on patient well-being and customer satisfaction. The position works under the direct supervision of veterinarians for patient-care activities and receives direction from the Hospital Office Manager for overall supervision. The technician has no immediate supervisory duties. Most work takes place in the hospital, with frequent direct contact with clients and pets.

Requirements

Completed college or college-equivalent education required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
At least one year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a veterinary practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassion, sympathy, and the ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor in emotional and stressful situations.
Telephone and computer skills.
Ability to work as a team player, learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Responsibilities

Greet clients and patients, escort them to exam rooms, obtain weights and vital signs, record these in the electronic medical record, and document patient histories.
Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
Restrain patients, collect and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications as directed by a veterinarian, and maintain electronic medical records.
Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results, maintain and update inventory and client and patient records, and manage accounts receivable.
Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures; support anesthesia induction and monitoring under veterinary direction; monitor recovery; and prepare patients for discharge or transfer to overnight care.
Provide in-hospital treatments, including injectable and oral medications and intravenous therapies; maintain patients’ cleanliness, food, and water as directed; and walk canine patients when necessary.
Participate in training new staff and sharing knowledge.
Keep the hospital neat and clean through regular and scheduled cleaning.
Perform additional assigned duties and provide backup phone and front-desk support as needed.