Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert • Palm Desert, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert is seeking a passionate and talented Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their state-of-the-art Urgent Care and Surgery facility in Palm Desert, California. The facility aims to bridge the gap between general practice and emergency medicine, acting as a resource when primary care is not available, while maintaining the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. They strive to provide an exceptional, compassionate, and convenient healthcare experience in a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment. The team approach emphasizes whole-team healthcare with a focus on accountability and growth, empowering smart and creative individuals to provide exceptional care.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with an active California license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience, ideally in Urgent Care or Emergency medicine.
• Consistently displays a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, and accountability.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and maturity.
• Committed to providing the highest quality patient care.
• Performs well in a team-oriented work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations.
• Ability to commute or relocate to Palm Desert, CA 92211.

Responsibilities

• Perform all California RVT medical-related job abilities.
• Assist Care Coordinators with answering phones, using a professional and compassionate tone.
• Work with technology to ensure efficient workflow.
• Act as a liaison between doctors, clients, and patients.
• Obtain client and patient information for medical records.
• Send messages to clients as needed.
• Keep in consistent contact with in-hospital team members (via chat and/or phones).
• Maintain the flow of each patient visit, understanding where each patient is during every step of the visit process, and consistently keeping clients updated.
• Assist with performing daily callbacks to check on patients and answer client questions.
• Assist all other healthcare team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed/assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Generous CE allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted veterinary services

What This Job Offers

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