Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert is a state-of-the-art Urgent Care and Surgery facility located in Palm Desert, California. We are looking for a passionate, talented Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team.

About us:

We are a team of enthusiastic veterinary professionals with a vision to bridge the gap between general practice and emergency medicine. We understand and respect the importance of the primary care veterinarian-client-patient-relationship. Our goal is to help maintain that bond by acting as a resource when primary care is not available. We strive to consistently provide an exceptional, compassionate and convenient healthcare experience that we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We aim to foster a work environment that is supportive, collaborative, and fun. Our goal is to create a whole-team approach to healthcare, where every team member is invested in each of their cases. We are committed to maintaining a just culture where accountability and growth are top priorities. We want to empower a team of smart, creative people to provide exceptional care.

About you:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with an active California license
• Minimum of 2 years 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

Essential Job Functions:

Medical

• All California RVT medical related job abilities
• Will train as needed

Administrative

• Assist Care Coordinators with answering phones as needed, using a professional and compassionate tone at all times
• 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. Understand where each patient is during every step of the visit process, and consistently keep clients updated
• As needed, assist with performing daily callbacks to check on patients and answer client questions
• Assist all other healthcare team members as needed
• Other duties as needed/assigned

Pay and Benefits:

Rate of Pay: Depending on experience

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

Schedule:

• Weekly: four 10-hour shifts, including one weekend day
• Some holidays required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palm Desert, CA 92211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.