Registered Veterinary Technician
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 hospital’s technical and customer support teams, and contributes to a cohesive, motivated workplace focused on patient well-being and customer satisfaction. The role involves assisting veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia; collecting and documenting patient histories, vital signs, and medical records; performing patient restraint and laboratory procedures; and handling medications and treatments under veterinary direction. The technician also supports anesthesia and recovery, communicates with and educates clients, schedules appointments, maintains inventory and records, and helps keep the hospital clean and orderly. The position requires direct contact with clients and pets, as well as bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary, and standing for long periods.
Requirements
- Completed college or college-equivalent education required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
- At least 1 year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassionate and sympathetic demeanor, with the ability to remain professional during 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.
- Ability to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds as necessary, and stand for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Greet clients and patients, escort them to exam rooms, obtain weights and vital signs, and record information in the electronic medical record.
- Obtain and document thorough patient histories and begin visit documentation.
- Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under direct supervision.
- Restrain patients; obtain and process laboratory samples; handle and dispense medications as directed by the veterinarian; and maintain electronic medical records.
- Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctors and clients, maintain inventory and client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.
- Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures; support induction and monitor anesthetized patients, including recording vital parameters 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, as directed by the veterinarian.
- Keep patients clean, watered, and fed when indicated and directed, and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
- Participate in training new staff members and sharing knowledge as required.
- Keep the hospital environment neat and clean, following needs and the scheduled maintenance plan.
- Perform additional assigned duties and provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.
- Contribute to efficient day-to-day hospital operations, teamwork, and a high standard of patient care.
Benefits
- Health and financial benefits
- 401(k)
- Incentives
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
