Registered Veterinary Technician - Shatto Veterinary Center

PetVet Care Centers' Shatto Veterinary Center – Registered Veterinary Technician Shatto Veterinary Center, located in Los Angeles, California, is a busy, full‑service hospital serving a diverse urban community. Position Overview Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. 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; aid as directed by the veterinarian. 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 patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease. As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper 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, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations. Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely. Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian. Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling 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 their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice. Qualifications (Required) Licensed RVT or highly experienced CVT/LVT planning to license in California. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) Experience with surgery, diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases, prescription of drugs, medicines, or appliances. R.V.T. Procedural Scope (under direct or indirect supervision) Direct supervision: induce anesthesia, perform dental extractions, suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, gingiva, and oral mucous membranes, create a relief hole in the skin to facilitate placement of an intravascular catheter, drug compounding from bulk substances. Indirect supervision: administer controlled substances, apply casts and splints, drug compounding from non-bulk substances. Schedule Monday through Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster). 401(k) with discretionary contribution. Team member pet discounts. Emotional wellbeing support – including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP. CE stipends and career development resources. Grant Circle – a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship. Local hospital culture backed by national resources. Pay Range

$23.17 – $28.31 USD.

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