Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician Orangevale Veterinary Hospital - 5.0 Orangevale, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $22 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Vascular access Direct patient care Completing CE credits Medication administration Patient monitoring General dentistry Veterinary Technician Certification Medical equipment operation Animal catheterization Mid-level Diagnostic evaluation IV insertion Surgery Dental prophylaxis Veterinary X-ray Collecting samples for laboratory testing Anesthesiology Medical laboratory work Perioperative care Animal husbandry Patient treatment Vaccination administration Communication skills Under 1 year Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Job Summary Orangevale Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our veterinary team. We are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, where your expertise will directly enhance animal health and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate care, perform diagnostic procedures, assist with surgeries, and support veterinarians in delivering top-tier veterinary services. We offer an engaging environment that combines routine general practice, surgery, and reproduction services (reproduction experience and work is not required, we have that area covered!). Your attention to detail will ensure our patients receive exceptional treatment in a positive, rewarding environment.

Duties Surgery:

Induction and monitoring of anesthesia, placing IV catheters, calculating & drawing up injectable medications, hooking up monitoring devices as well as visually monitoring patients, proper preparation of patients for surgery, discharging patients after surgery Reproduction work: Directly performing on the breeding side is not mandatory, but opportunities include semen collection and evaluation, semen freezing, semen prepping for shipping, artificial insemination Animal handling: Perform animal restraint using humane techniques to ensure safety for both animals and staff.

Diagnostics:

Conduct laboratory tests such as in house blood work, urinalysis, ear and skin cytology, HWT, and other diagnostics to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Obtain properly positioned radiographs

General Practice:

Assist in exam rooms and take detailed patient histories, obtain basic signs, obtain current medications, vaccination history, and log basic laboratory results.

Treatment:

Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians while ensuring proper animal handling and safety protocols. Having a general knowledge of commonly used pharmaceuticals.

Dentistry:

Have knowledge to obtain diagnostic dental radiographs and perform dental cleanings. Qualifications Prior veterinary technician experience with a current RVT license. Maintain legal continuing education requirements. Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Laboratory experience including sample collection and processing Proficiency with X-ray equipment and positioning. Knowledge of animal husbandry practices and animal handling skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle, lift, and restrain animals up to 40 pounds Our team is dedicated to fostering a positive working environment! We provide opportunities for professional growth while supporting your commitment to outstanding pet care. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners every day!

Pay:

$22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person