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Position Summary

The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) works under the supervision of the veterinarians to provide high‑quality medical, surgical, dental, and nursing care to patients. The RVT supports diagnostic workups, anesthesia, surgery, client education, and ensures safe hospital operations. This position also plays a key role in client communication, team collaboration, and maintaining hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Patient Care & Clinical

+ Perform physical examinations, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessments

+ Collect patient histories and present relevant findings to the veterinarian

+ Restrain and handle animals in a safe and humane manner

+ Perform venipuncture, catheter placement (IV, interosseous, etc.), and sample collection (blood, urine, feces, cytology)

+ Run in-house laboratory diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, etc.)

+ Take and develop radiographs (including positioning, exposure settings, processing)

+ Assist with ultrasound, ECGs, and other diagnostic modalities as available

+ Prepare patients for anesthesia, induce anesthesia, monitor anesthesia, and recover patients under veterinary oversight

+ Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO), fluids, and other treatments as ordered by veterinarians

+ Assist in surgical procedures: surgical prep, aseptic technique, instrument handling, monitoring, recovery

+ Perform dental cleanings, dental radiographs, and basic dental procedures

+ Provide post-operative and in-hospital nursing care (wound care, pain management, monitoring, supportive care)

+ Monitor hospitalized patients, noting changes in condition or clinical parameters, and escalate concerns to veterinarians

+ Assist in emergency and critical care cases (CPR, stabilization, triage)

Client Communication & Education

+ Communicate with pet owners about procedures, diagnostics, treatments, discharge instructions, and home care as directed

+ Educate clients on preventive care, medications, nutrition, behavior, and general wellness

+ Answer client questions in person, by phone, or via electronic communication, under supervision

+ Assist with scheduling follow-up visits, reminders, and callbacks

Hospital Operations & Support

+ Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized work areas, treatment rooms, surgical suites, and equipment

+ Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments and packs

+ Maintain and monitor medical equipment (anesthetic machines, monitors, autoclaves, lab analyzers)

+ Keep accurate medical records, complete documentation, record anesthesia logs, controlled drug logs, and laboratory data

+ Manage inventory of medications, supplies, and reagents; assist with ordering, restocking, checking expiry dates

+ Assist with reception or front desk duties when needed (client check-in, consent forms, triage, discharge)

+ Participate in hospital meetings, continuing education, training of junior staff or students

+ Adhere to hospital safety protocols, OSHA, DEA, and local/state regulations (radiology safety, controlled substances, waste disposal)

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com