Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Emergency | Swing Shift

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center | Sacramento, CA

Compensation: $2936/hr (DOE) + Shift Differential

Schedule: FT | 4x10 schedule | WednesdaySaturday | Swing Shift | Schedule posted one month in advance to promote work-life balance

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid General Practice and Emergency hospital seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team.

This role is ideal for an RVT who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys emergency and surgical nursing, and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care during some of the hospital's busiest hours. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of Emergency veterinarians, technicians, and assistants caring for a diverse caseload ranging from urgent medical concerns to critical emergencies requiring advanced nursing care.

Why Mueller

• 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital
• Collaborative team of experienced Emergency and General Practice veterinarians
• Diverse caseload including emergency medicine, surgery, urgent care, and critical care
• High technician utilization with opportunities to fully utilize your RVT license
• Advanced nursing responsibilities and hands-on patient care
• Full-time 4x10 schedule with schedules posted one month in advance to promote work-life balance
• Employee pet boarding opportunities
• Collaborative relationship with ICU, Intermediate Care Ward (ICW), and DVM teams
• Supportive leadership committed to mentorship, continuing education, and career growth

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an RVT who:

• Holds a current California Registered Veterinary Technician license
• Thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking and patient assessment skills
• Enjoys anesthesia, surgery, and advanced nursing care
• Works collaboratively with doctors and teammates while maintaining a positive attitude
• Is dependable, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

Our Emergency RVTs play a vital role in patient care by:

• Performing patient triage and nursing assessments
• Calculating, preparing, and administering medications and CRIs
• Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with emergency and urgent surgical procedures
• Performing CPR and participating in life-saving emergency interventions
• Providing advanced nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
• Performing venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and diagnostic testing
• Obtaining radiographs and assisting with advanced diagnostics
• Monitoring patient recovery and pain management
• Educating clients and facilitating patient discharges
• Collaborating closely with Emergency, Surgery, ICU, and ICW teams to provide seamless patient care

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and professional development opportunities
• 401(k)
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Employee pet discounts

If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your license is fully utilized, and you'll have the opportunity to practice high-quality emergency and surgical medicine alongside an experienced and supportive team, we'd love to meet you.