Registered Veterinary Technician

Role overview

Candidate profile

• Applicants must be RVTs with at least two years of in-clinic experience; DVMs are not being sought for this position.
• The employer seeks a warm, friendly, accountable team member who enjoys client interaction and is open to feedback.
• Candidates should value learning, personal improvement, teamwork, and taking on the full scope of RVT responsibilities.

Role and development

• Work as a partner to veterinarians and contribute to the clinical team; client interaction is an important part of the role.
• Receive training in assistance with laparoscopic surgery, dental surgeries, and other procedures.
• Participate in twice-daily rounds and one weekly staff meeting.
• The clinic aims to make broad use of RVT skills as professional responsibilities evolve.

Schedule and location

• Work is in person at the clinic.
• Clinic hours are 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; the clinic is closed weekends.
• The posting describes a four-day work week, no more than 40 hours weekly, and expected hours of at least 30 per week.

Pay and benefits

• Pay starts at $31.00 per hour, with salary based on experience.
• The employer advertises full-time compensation, full employer-paid benefits, paid lunch hours, and vacation starting at three weeks.
• Other listed benefits include dental and extended health care, paid time off, a store discount, paid licensing and membership dues, and provided scrubs.
• The employer advertises an unlimited continuing-education allowance and discounts on personal pet care and food.

Training and team support

• The employer describes thorough onboarding with experienced DVM, RVT, and client-care mentors.
• Continuing education is encouraged and scheduled in advance; the allowance is described as unlimited.
• The clinic describes twice-yearly job reviews, regular communication, and a zero-tolerance policy for client abuse.

Clinical technology