What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician, Float position at Ethos Veterinary Health?
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Cross-Trained (Internal Medicine, Surgery & ER)
$28–$33 per hour, dependent on experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
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.
Core ResponsibilitiesDeliver 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Benefits:- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
- Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
- Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
- VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
- License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Ethos Veterinary Health 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, Ethos 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.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19
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Compensation details: 28-33 Hourly Wage
Salary : $28 - $33