Part- Time Registered Veterinary Technician - Cottage Pet Hospital
About The Position
Cottage Pet Hospital in Anaheim, California, is seeking an experienced part-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide patient care and support the hospital’s medical and surgical operations. The role has a strong clinical focus, particularly on anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and developing other team members. The position pays $32.00–$38.00 per hour, depending on experience, and offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The RVT will work collaboratively with the veterinary team, provide compassionate patient care and client education, and help maintain efficient surgical operations. The position includes weekend availability. Benefits listed by AmeriVet—including certain insurance, paid leave, retirement, and development offerings—apply to full-time employees.
Requirements
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- At least 3 years of clinical veterinary experience.
- Availability to work weekends.
- Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring.
- Experience performing dental extractions.
- Strong surgical experience and understanding of perioperative patient care.
- Ability to teach, train, and mentor veterinary team members.
- Experience managing surgical and back-of-house inventory.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable, detail-oriented approach to patient care.
- Commitment to compassionate patient care and client education.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories.
- Assist with surgical procedures and maintain efficient surgical flow.
- Monitor anesthesia and provide perioperative patient care.
- Place IV catheters and draw blood.
- Run and interpret routine in-house bloodwork.
- Perform dental procedures, including dental extractions.
- Take diagnostic radiographs and position patients properly.
- Safely handle and restrain patients.
- Educate clients on patient care, treatment recommendations, and follow-up.
- Manage surgery-related inventory, medications, and supplies.
- Assist with surgery scheduling and help keep procedures on schedule.
- Support the training, development, and mentorship of other veterinary team members.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for veterinary technicians and support staff.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus.
- Pet care discounts for personal pets.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Referral program.
- Opportunities to grow within the AmeriVet network.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Performance bonuses (full-time employees).
- 401(k) matching (full-time employees).
- Student loan assistance (full-time employees).
- Health insurance (full-time employees).
- Dental insurance (full-time employees).
- Vision insurance (full-time employees).
- Life insurance (full-time employees).
- Mental health resources (full-time employees).
- Paid time off and holidays (full-time employees).
- Supportive, collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
