RVT

VCA Animal Hospital • Edmond, OK

83d

About The Position

The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) works under the supervision of the veterinarians to provide high-quality medical, surgical, dental, and nursing care to patients. The RVT supports diagnostic workups, anesthesia, surgery, client education, and ensures safe hospital operations. This position also plays a key role in client communication, team collaboration, and maintaining hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessments
• Collect patient histories and present relevant findings to the veterinarian
• Restrain and handle animals in a safe and humane manner
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement (IV, interosseous, etc.), and sample collection (blood, urine, feces, cytology)
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, etc.)
• Take and develop radiographs (including positioning, exposure settings, processing)
• Assist with ultrasound, ECGs, and other diagnostic modalities as available
• Prepare patients for anesthesia, induce anesthesia, monitor anesthesia, and recover patients under veterinary oversight
• Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO), fluids, and other treatments as ordered by veterinarians
• Assist in surgical procedures: surgical prep, aseptic technique, instrument handling, monitoring, recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, dental radiographs, and basic dental procedures
• Provide post-operative and in-hospital nursing care (wound care, pain management, monitoring, supportive care)
• Monitor hospitalized patients, noting changes in condition or clinical parameters, and escalate concerns to veterinarians
• Assist in emergency and critical care cases (CPR, stabilization, triage)
• Communicate with pet owners about procedures, diagnostics, treatments, discharge instructions, and home care as directed
• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, nutrition, behavior, and general wellness
• Answer client questions in person, by phone, or via electronic communication, under supervision
• Assist with scheduling follow-up visits, reminders, and callbacks
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized work areas, treatment rooms, surgical suites, and equipment
• Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments and packs
• Maintain and monitor medical equipment (anesthetic machines, monitors, autoclaves, lab analyzers)
• Keep accurate medical records, complete documentation, record anesthesia logs, controlled drug logs, and laboratory data
• Manage inventory of medications, supplies, and reagents; assist with ordering, restocking, checking expiry dates
• Assist with reception or front desk duties when needed (client check-in, consent forms, triage, discharge)
• Participate in hospital meetings, continuing education, training of junior staff or students
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, OSHA, DEA, and local/state regulations (radiology safety, controlled substances, waste disposal)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services