Registered Veterinary Technician - Full Time or Part Time Available

Petco•Santa Ana, CA

4d•Onsite

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 technical and customer service team, and helps foster teamwork and a positive hospital environment focused on patient needs and exceptional customer experiences. The role includes assisting veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia; collecting and documenting patient histories, vital signs, and other medical information; handling samples, medications, treatments, and patient monitoring; and supporting clients through communication, education, scheduling, and follow-up. The technician also helps maintain records and inventory, train staff, and keep the hospital clean and orderly. Patient-care activities are performed under the direct supervision of veterinarians and hospital leadership. The position has no immediate supervisory duties.

Requirements

Completed college or college-equivalent education required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
At least one year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and sympathetic manner, with the ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor in 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 weight and vital signs, and document findings and patient history in the electronic medical record.
Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
Restrain patients; collect and process laboratory samples; handle and dispense medications as directed; and maintain electronic medical records.
Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results, update inventory and records, and manage accounts receivable.
Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures; support anesthesia induction and monitoring, record 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; keep patients clean, watered, and fed when indicated and directed; and walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
Participate in training new staff and sharing knowledge as required.
Maintain a neat and clean hospital environment through regular cleaning and scheduled maintenance.
Perform additional assigned duties and provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.