Registered Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet • Anaheim, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Katella Animal Clinic is a small to medium-sized animal vet clinic located in Anaheim, CA. Katella Animal Clinic is currently looking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! Our ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves animals and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running lab work, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and motivating team member. Ability to perform dental scaling/polishing/radiographs/extractions needed. Salary: $25 - $34 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, education, and licensure. Schedule: Full- time or Part-Time available.

Requirements

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred – or eligibility to obtain licensure based on state requirements
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

• Experience rooming patients
• Surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used
• Drawing blood and running lab work
• Knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understanding the importance of client education
• Being a positive and motivating team member
• Ability to perform dental scaling/polishing/radiographs/extractions

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines
• Collect lab samples and maintain accurate patient records
• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment

Benefits

• Referral program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost
• Competitive pay
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) matching
• Student loan assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Mental health resources
• Generous paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree