Careers

Job Title

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job Summary

We are thrilled to announce UrgentPaws, a brand-new development in the urgent care world where we fill the niche between preventative wellness care and critical case emergencies.

At UrgentPaws, we offer the privilege of providing our medical expertise and compassion to every patient, every time through our online booking and walk-in model. We've thoughtfully designed an openly integrated space to support the flow of your workday and allow for optimal patient care with expedient service for our pet owners.

Being able to accommodate sick and injured pets is what will keep us growing!

Our team believes in empowering and encouraging each other as we balance a variety of cases to get each pet on the road to recovery.

Come start this exciting journey with us, enjoying a non-traditional schedule of afternoons and evenings. We want you to be the reason why UrgentPaws is an awesome place to be!

Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties

• Obtain vital signs and comprehensive medical histories for patients
• Assist with animal handling, administration of medications and provision of animal husbandry and nursing care
• Take and process diagnostic radiographs (X-rays)
• Collect and process lab samples for analysis (e.g., blood, urine, feces, cytology)
• Support the teaching and training of veterinary assistants
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records including histories, treatments, and medication logs
• Prepare patients for wet table surgical procedures including anesthetic induction, monitoring and recovery
• Ensure that all equipment is properly operating, maintained and sterilized
• Assist with clinic cleanliness and organization
• Greet, educate and support clients from arrival to discharge, and facilitate financial transactions in the exam room

Required Qualifications and Desired Skillsets

• Graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program
• Current California Veterinary Medical Board RVT License
• Pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
• Adhere to the ethical guidelines set by the veterinary profession
• Complete CE requirements to maintain a valid California RVT license
• 1+ years’ experience as an RVT preferably with an urgent care or emergency background
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical and surgical terminology and techniques
• Proficiency in animal handling and restraint
• Proficiency in collecting and processing lab samples for analysis (e.g., blood, urine, feces)
• Willing commitment to foster a confidence-building, collaborative work environment with all team members
• Disciplined mindset with an eagerness to participate on the clinic floor
• Friendly, proactive and helpful personality
• Mature communication skills, both with clients and team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $28-35 hourly
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance benefits including mental health and exercise programs
• Professional liability and workers compensation insurance
• $1000 CE allowance
• Scrub allowance
• Full license reimbursements
• Generous PTO
• Discounted clinic goods, services including veterinary diets
• No overnights or on-call hours