Registered Veterinary Technician
$27 - $40 per hourPETS FIRST VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT US:
Pets First is an appointment-based urgent care/ER designed to bridge the gap between general practice and traditional emergency hospitals. We offer low-cost hospitalization and emergency dental care . We collaborate closely with board-certified veterinary specialists — criticalists, surgeons, internists, cardiologists, and dentists —to elevate patient outcomes and team learning.
COMPENSATION: Starting at $27–$40/hour , based on skills and experience
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Competitive Compensation
- Revenue-Sharing
- Premium Health Insurance (HMO or PPO)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid CE (Continuing Education)
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Pet Insurance
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Culture-driven, supportive working environment
SOFT OPEN SCHEDULE:
- Soft Open: January 16, 2026 – June 2026
- Operating Fri–Mon, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Expansion: Transition to 5–7 days/week with the Grand Opening in June 2026
- Opportunity for a fixed or rotating schedule at expansion, based on team preferences and hospital needs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active California RVT license in good standing (required)
- Prior experience in GP, urgent care, or ER highly preferred
- Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, triage, and nursing care
- Outstanding communication, client education, and de-escalation skills
- Organized, calm under pressure, and collaborative
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine love for animals
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical under DVM direction
- Triage & stabilization: Rapid assessment, prioritization, and preparation for diagnostics/treatment ; assist in RECOVER-based CPR and code-cart readiness
- Anesthesia & analgesia: Machine checks, ASA risk support, induction assistance, intubation assistance, continuous monitoring (ECG, SpO₂, NIBP/Doppler, capnography, temperature), anesthesia recordkeeping, recovery, and multimodal pain-management support/CRIs
- Vascular access & nursing: Peripheral IV catheter placement, fluid therapy setup/calculations, patient warming, wound care/bandaging, oxygen therapy, feeding-tube assistance
- Diagnostics: In-house lab (CBC/chem/UA), cytologies, POCT, safe sample handling, and accurate EMR documentation
- Imaging: Patient positioning, restraint, collimation, and digital radiography
- Dentistry (urgent/emergent support): Dental charting, prophylaxis, polishing, and digital dental radiography ; assist with emergency dental care within RVT scope
Client Interaction & Communication
- Provide high-empathy communication from triage through discharge: set expectations, obtain informed consent, and explain diagnostics/treatments in plain language
- Service recovery and issue resolution: de-escalate concerns, resolve issues professionally, and own follow-through (phone/email/text) until closure
- Deliver clear home-care instructions , medication dosing, and recheck plans; proactively check in on critical/complex cases
Operational & Team
- Inventory management: ordering, vendor coordination, expiration tracking, COGS awareness, and controlled-substance documentation per DEA/Board rules and hospital SOPs
Training & mentorship: coach Veterinary Assistants (VAs) in low-stress handling, anesthesia support, SOPs, safety, and quality standards
Participate in staff trainings/meetings; contribute to workflow optimization and a team-first culture
Pets First Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All medical decisions are made by veterinarians; duties remain within the California RVT scope of practice.
Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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