Ethos Veterinary Health

Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency and Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - Irvine, CA - Full Time

 

Location: Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty (PCPES), California
Schedule: Full-Time

$26–$32/hour (based on experience)

Looking for a Veterinary Technician opportunity where you can expand your skills in Emergency and Internal Medicine while working alongside a collaborative specialty team?

Join Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty (PCPES) as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and work across our Emergency and Internal Medicine departments. This unique role offers the opportunity to utilize advanced anesthesia, emergency nursing, venipuncture, diagnostic, and procedural skills while providing exceptional care to critically ill and specialty patients.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation

  • $26–$32/hour based on experience, skills, and credentials

Full-Time Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Career Growth & Specialty Training
  • Supportive, Collaborative Team Environment

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Opportunity to support both Emergency and Internal Medicine services
  • Flexible scheduling based on hospital needs

What You'll Do

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you'll provide exceptional nursing care for emergency and specialty patients while supporting advanced Internal Medicine procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities include:

Emergency Patient Care

  • Triage and assess incoming emergency patients
  • Assist with emergency treatments, CPR, wound care, and stabilization
  • Monitor hospitalized patients and respond to changes in patient condition
  • Perform laboratory testing, blood collection, urinalysis, and diagnostic imaging support
  • Administer medications and intravenous fluids
  • Assist with emergency surgeries and anesthesia
  • Provide compassionate client communication and discharge instructions

Internal Medicine & Procedural Support

  • Monitor anesthesia during Internal Medicine procedures
  • Assist with endoscopy and advanced scope procedures
  • Prepare and maintain anesthesia and procedural equipment
  • Monitor anesthetic depth, vital signs, and patient recovery
  • Assist veterinarians with advanced diagnostics and treatments
  • Maintain detailed medical records and anesthesia logs

General Responsibilities

  • Perform excellent venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Maintain accurate patient records
  • Stock and organize treatment areas
  • Maintain a clean and safe hospital environment
  • Float between Emergency and Internal Medicine as patient needs require
  • Collaborate closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians to provide exceptional patient care

Required Qualifications

  • Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
  • Minimum 1–2 years of veterinary technician experience in emergency, specialty, or general practice
  • Experience monitoring anesthesia and anesthetic recovery
  • Excellent venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement skills
  • Strong patient assessment and critical thinking abilities
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment
  • Comfortable floating between Emergency and Internal Medicine departments
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Emergency and/or Internal Medicine
  • Experience assisting with endoscopy or other scope procedures
  • Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience
  • Experience working in a specialty or referral hospital
  • Passion for continued learning and professional development

About Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty

Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty (PCPES) is a state-of-the-art emergency and specialty veterinary hospital committed to providing exceptional patient care through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

Our hospital features advanced technology and specialty services, including:

  • 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • CT Imaging
  • Ultrasound
  • Advanced Endoscopy & Scope Procedures
  • Modern Surgical Suites

Our collaborative team partners closely with referring veterinarians to provide comprehensive specialty care while fostering an environment where veterinary professionals can continue to learn, grow, and advance their careers.

Why Join PCPES?

At Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty, you'll have the opportunity to work at the top of your license while expanding your technical skills across multiple specialty disciplines.

You'll enjoy:

  • Exposure to advanced Emergency and Internal Medicine cases
  • Daily use of anesthesia and procedural nursing skills
  • Collaborative mentorship from experienced specialists
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Modern equipment and advanced specialty medicine
  • A supportive team committed to exceptional patient care

Join Our Team

If you're a compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician looking to grow your career in Emergency and Internal Medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary medicine.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 

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