Registered Veterinary Technician

Valencia Veterinary Center•Santa Clarita, CA

14d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

PetVet Care Centers' Valencia Veterinary Center is currently seeking Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team! SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED FOR QUALIFIED FULL-TIME CANDIDATES! Successful qualified candidates are eligible for a $2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus, paid out in 2 installments after 30 days and 90 days of successful job completion. At Valencia Veterinary Center, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our goal is simple but powerful — to change the world one pet at a time, one interaction at a time. We take pride in providing science-based medical care rooted in compassion, trust, and teamwork. Every client and every patient who walks through our doors deserves the very best care, and we’re committed to delivering just that. Together, we make a difference — for our patients, for their families, and for each other. Position Overview The Veterinary Technician 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience and knows how to draw blood, place catheters, and monitor for anesthesia preferred.

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.