Petsmart Veterinary Services – Castleton is a brand-new, locally veterinarian-owned general practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care that is accessible to everyday pet owners.
We offer routine medical, surgical, and dental services, along with urgent care during business hours for dogs and cats. We also have the unique opportunity to occasionally work with exotic pets through our Petsmart partnership.
Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and the families who care for them by building trusted relationships and fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace where veterinary professionals can grow and thrive.
We are building a practice where pets receive exceptional care—and where our team feels proud, supported, and challenged to grow.
What You’ll Do
As an RVT, you will play a central role in patient care, anesthesia, dentistry, and client communication. This is a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who wants to fully utilize their technical skills.
Patient Care & Advanced Nursing
- Perform patient assessments and obtain vital signs (TPR)
- Safely handle and restrain pets, including fearful or aggressive animals
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care
- Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia and surgery
- Perform intubation, extubation, and IV catheter placement
- Assist with wound care and bandaging
Anesthesia, Dentistry & Procedures
- Independently monitor anesthesia and respond to changes in patient status
- Perform dental prophylaxis and full-mouth dental radiographs
- Assist in surgical procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and efficiency
Medical & Technical Skills
- Administer medications and treatments accurately
- Calculate drug dosages and recognize adverse reactions
- Perform laboratory diagnostics (hematology, urinalysis, cytology basics)
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and proper positioning
- Conduct technician appointments
Client Communication & Front Desk Support
- Obtain thorough medical histories and communicate findings clearly
- Educate clients on treatment plans, diagnostics, and aftercare
- Assist with answering phones and scheduling appointments as needed
- Perform follow-up calls to support patient care and client understanding
- Provide clear, empathetic, and professional communication at all times
Hospital Operations & Leadership
- Maintain accurate medical records and anesthesia logs
- Manage controlled drug logs and pharmacy records
- Monitor inventory and restock supplies
- Maintain a clean, organized hospital environment
- Support and guide veterinary assistants in daily workflow
- Follow OSHA safety protocols and proper PPE use
- Assist with AAHA-level standards and clinic development
What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical and clinical skills
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
- Calm, compassionate, and reliable under pressure
- Team-oriented with a positive, professional attitude
- Passion for high-quality patient care and client education
Preferred Candidate
- 3+ years of experience as an RVT
- Experience in urgent care or emergency settings
- Strong dentistry skills and confidence with dental radiographs
Requirements
- Current veterinary technician license (RVT/LVT/CVT) in good standing
- Ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
- Comfortable working with animals of varying temperaments, including fearful or aggressive patients
- Comfortable working with occasional exotic and pocket pets
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to animal dander, chemicals, and bodily fluids
- Successful completion of a background check
- Commitment to completing the Vetgirl course within the first year of employment
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $22–$30/hour (based on experience)
- Paid Time Off
- 40 hours per year
- Practice-paid Vetgirl subscription ($299 value)
- License renewal after 1 year of employment
- Medical insurance
- 401-K with 4% match
- Employee pet services discounts
- Opportunities for skill development and career growth
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
- Commitment to work-life balance and team well-being
Schedule
We are a family-friendly practice with the following hours:
- Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Closed Mondays and Saturdays
- Closed for the following holidays: New Year’s day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Potential for expanded hours in the future.
Join Our Team
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference—we’d love to meet you.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- This job will not start until October 5th, 2026. Are you ok with that?
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Work Location: In person
