Registered Veterinary Technician, Cardiology

Sacramento, CA

Full Time

Cardiology

Mid Level

Registered Veterinary Technician – Cardiology

Pay Range: $25 - $34 per hour
Sacramento, California

Vista Veterinary Specialists is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Cardiology Team on a full-time basis.

Our 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital recently relocated to a newly expanded 17,300-square-foot advanced medical facility designed to support cutting-edge specialty and critical care medicine. The hospital features:

Four fully equipped operating rooms
Advanced on-site CT scanner
Dedicated ICU and Intermediate Care Units
Digital radiography and ultrasonography
Endoscopy and full in-house laboratory services

We provide advanced veterinary specialty services in:

Emergency & Critical Care
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Radiology

Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advanced diagnostics in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.

Schedule: 4/10 hr shifts Monday – Thursday

Responsibilities: As an RVT in our Cardiology Department, you will:

Provide advanced nursing care for cardiology inpatients and outpatients, including critical and complex cases
Perform patient assessments, triage, obtain medical histories, and monitor hospitalized patients
Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
Assist with and monitor advanced diagnostic procedures, including echocardiograms, ECGs, radiography, and CT imaging
Support anesthetic procedures, including induction, monitoring, and recovery of patients undergoing cardiology-related diagnostics and procedures
Collect and process laboratory samples and maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
Operate and monitor anesthesia, imaging, and patient monitoring equipment
Provide client education regarding cardiac disease management, medications, diagnostics, and discharge care instructions
Collaborate closely with cardiologists, RVTs, assistants, and specialty teams to deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment

Qualifications & Skills

Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required
Experience in specialty, emergency, or cardiology veterinary care preferred
Strong knowledge of anesthesia, pharmacology, patient monitoring, and advanced nursing care
Proficiency with ECG, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and in-house laboratory equipment
Familiarity with cardiology diagnostics (e.g., echocardiography) preferred
Strong clinical judgment with ability to calculate drug dosages, fluids, and estimates accurately
Excellent communication, organization, and client education skills
Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative specialty hospital environment
Physically able to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs and extended periods of standing

Full-Time Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accrued vacation time
Paid sick time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, and business needs.

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