Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Kirkwood Animal Hospital

Job Description

The base salary range for this full-time position is $30.00 - $35.00. Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.

 

RVT preferred, but a Senior Veterinary Assistant will be considered too!

 

·       Salary range of $30-$35 hourly

·       Full-Time, Monday-Friday

·       Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set

·       Competitive CE allowance annually

·       License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT's

·       Opportunities for growth and advancement

·       Monthly in-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees!

Get paid to learn!

·       We'll cover eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework!

·       Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, 401(k)

 

Responsibilities

·       As an RVT, you'll be an essential part of our veterinary team, providing vital support to our veterinarians in ensuring the utmost care and comfort for our clients' cherished pets

·       Assist veterinarians during treatments and procedures

·       Monitor critically ill or injured patients closely

·       Collaborate with the team to ensure around-the-clock care and treatment coordination

·       Offer compassionate care and support to patients and their owners

·       Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians

·       Assist with diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork and imaging

·       Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

·       Monitor and maintain medical equipment

·       Communicate with pet owners regarding patient updates and treatment plans

·       Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and provide care as needed

·       RVT preferred, but a Senior Veterinary Assistant will be considered too!

·        2+ years of clinical experience

·       Strong interpersonal skills

·        Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations

·       Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license)

If you're a dedicated professional with a passion for general practice and critical care, we invite you to join us.


Apply today!

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.