Part- Time Registered Veterinary Technician - Cottage Pet Hospital
About The Position
Cottage Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced part-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to provide high-quality patient care and support the hospital’s medical and surgical operations. The role has a strong clinical focus on anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and team development. The RVT will work collaboratively with veterinary professionals, help maintain efficient surgical operations, educate clients, and support the training and mentorship of team members. The position is based in Anaheim, California, and pays $32.00–$38.00 per hour depending on experience, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- At least 3 years of clinical veterinary experience.
- Availability to work weekends.
- Strong experience monitoring anesthesia.
- 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 appropriately.
- Safely handle and restrain patients.
- Educate clients about 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 veterinary team members.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for veterinary technicians and support staff.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- $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 of 200+ partnering practices.
- Supportive teams and opportunities to learn from experienced veterinary professionals.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Performance bonuses (listed as a benefit for full-time employees).
- 401(k) matching (listed as a benefit for full-time employees).
- Student loan assistance (listed as a benefit for full-time employees).
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (listed as benefits for full-time employees).
- Mental health resources (listed as a benefit for full-time employees).
- Paid time off and holidays (listed as benefits for full-time employees).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
