Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician - Valencia Veterinary Center PetVet Care Centers' Valencia Veterinary Center is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. Sign-on Bonus: $2,000.00 paid in two installments after 30 days and 90 days of successful job completion. Position Overview: This role supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records. Key Responsibilities Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging. Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds. Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients. Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration. Obtain and verify medications. Ensure patients have food and water, clean rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease. Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, and following standards and procedures. Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely. Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed. Maintain equipment per operating instructions, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and call for repairs. Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals. Release pets to owners as directed; ensure animals released are clean and properly groomed. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required. At least 2 years of experience and experience drawing blood, placing catheters, and monitoring anesthesia preferred. Schedule Wednesday–Sunday 5‑8 hour shifts. Must work at least one day during the weekend. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster). 401(k) with discretionary contribution. Team member pet discounts. Emotional wellbeing support (Calm app access and 24/7 EAP). CE stipends and career development resources. Grant Circle relief fund for personal hardship. Local hospital culture backed by national resources. Pay Range: $27 — $31 USD. PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr Bestvalenciavet