Registered Veterinary Technician, Float

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Cross-Trained (Internal Medicine, Surgery & ER)
 $28–$33 per hour, dependent on experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

Position Overview

Pacific Care Emergency & Specialty is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our specialty and emergency team. This cross-trained position rotates between Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency (ER) based on daily caseload and hospital needs.

We are looking for a technician with anesthesia fluency, excellent venipuncture skills, and a strong overall technical skillset who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient cases

• Perform advanced venipuncture and catheter placement with precision and confidence

• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and blood products as prescribed

• Accurately monitor, document, and communicate patient status

• Maintain detailed and compliant medical records

• Support client education and discharge instructions

• Maintain department organization, equipment readiness, and inventory

Department-Specific Duties

Internal Medicine

• Assist with advanced diagnostics (endoscopy, ultrasound, specialty procedures)

• Manage complex and chronic medical cases

• Monitor sedated patients during procedures

• Collect and process laboratory samples accurately

Surgery

• Prepare patients for surgery including pre-medication, induction, and intubation

• Demonstrate strong anesthesia fluency: calculate drug dosages, manage CRIs, adjust anesthetic depth, and troubleshoot complications

• Provide advanced anesthesia monitoring throughout procedures

• Maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons intra-operatively

• Oversee smooth and safe anesthetic recovery

Emergency (ER)

• Perform triage and rapid patient assessment

• Provide stabilization and critical care support

• Participate in CPR and emergency interventions

• Monitor and manage critical hospitalized patients

• Remain calm and efficient under pressure

Qualifications

• Active California RVT license in good standing

• 1–3+ years of ER or specialty experience preferred

• Strong anesthesia monitoring and drug calculation skills

• Excellent venipuncture and IV catheter placement proficiency

• High level of technical confidence and efficiency

• Ability to prioritize and multitask in high-acuity settings

• Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Adaptable and team-oriented

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Calm under pressure

• Committed to ongoing professional development

If you are a confident, technically strong RVT seeking a dynamic role in both specialty and emergency medicine, we encourage you to apply and grow with Irvine Pacific Care Emergency & Specialty.

• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k),