Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician Positions

At Arcata Animal Hospital, our mission is to provide genuine care, comfort and high-quality veterinary medicine for our patients and clients. We are here for them. We recognize that this mission can only be realized through a team of professionals who are dedicated to upholding our values and creating a culture that permeates every position on our team. This job description has been created to inform you of your important role in realizing our Mission and outline the general expectations and environment of Arcata Animal Hospital.

You’ll report to the Technical Supervisor, Practice Manager, and Doctors.

• Current and valid RVT license, maintained and not allowed to lapse.
• Keep CE requirements for licensure current.
• Complete any assigned CE training and apply learned principles in the workplace.
• Ability to follow directions with and without supervision.
• Ability to lift objects or pets of at least 30 lbs.
• Ability to control large, anxious, or angry pets.
• Ability to recognize certain behaviors in animals.
• Ability to learn and understand medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to admit when a task is unclear and ask questions.
• Ability to show leadership towards other techs, assistants, kennel staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to adapt to the needs and styles of other technicians and doctors.
• Ability to work with computers and other office equipment.
• Ability to spell, alphabetize, and perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service.

• Availability for all shifts in the position (opening & closing).
• Availability for at least every other Saturday.
• Participation in the rotation of RVTs for emergency shifts (generally about 1 shift every 2 months, may vary with the number of doctors employed by the hospital).

• Face-to-Face Discussions: 85%
• Telephone Conversations: 5%
• Email or Other Electronic Communications: 5%

• Sitting, in chair or on floor: 10%
• Standing, while performing duties: >80%
• Lifting, up to 40 pounds (18 kg) without assistance: 20%
• Reaching, vertical or horizontal: 5%

• Phone
• Computer with keyboard
• Ezy Vet software, expected to become proficient in the use of this PMS.
• Microsoft Word

• Noise
  : (value does NOT need to total 100%)
  • Low noise: 30%
  • Moderate noise: 65%
  • High noise: 5%
• Unpleasant or potentially hazardous materials: (value does NOT need to total 100%)
  • Blood, vomit, feces, urine: >1%
  • Anesthetic gases: 1%
  • Medical sharps: >1%
  • Zoonotic disease: