RVT/LVT

Berkeley Animal Hospital is a newly constructed and privately owned clinic in Berkeley.
We are seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as we grow.

Check out our website for more information about us:

About Us:

• Open Monday - Sunday 9 am - 7 pm.
• 3000 sq ft facility.
• Separate Dental and Surgery Suite.
• Fear-free Casco cages.
• Ultrasound (Oncura).
• Digital Dental X-ray.
• Digital Radiographs.
• Idexx in-house diagnostics.
• 4 full time RVT, 2 part time RVTs.
• 5 full-time DVMs
• Mobile: Cardiologist, Surgeons, Internist for scoping and ultrasounds.

About You:

• Uphold ethics and promote a culture that is positive and thoughtful.
• Passionate about veterinary medicine and animal well-being.
• Ability to give feedback to management and not partake in workplace gossip.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Maintain proper documentation and medical records as required by law.
• Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e.: Windows, Gmail, and Google Drive). Our software is Neo, a cloud platform, and we will train you if you have not used this program before.
• Motivated to learn- we are hoping to find an RVT that would like to learn how to obtain ultrasound images; we will provide training.

Clinical Expectations include:

• Provide compassionate care to every patient.
• Proficient in venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Perform routine diagnostic procedures (i.e.: various lab work including the use of a microscope, and radiology).
• Accurately calculate, draw, and prepare medications upon DVM request.
• Monitor and maintain animals under anesthesia.
• Assist with all technical aspects of dental and surgery (i.e.: patient preparation and recovery, procedure preparation, and sterilization).
• Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.
• Understand vaccine protocols.
• Assist mobile veterinary specialists in cardiology, endoscopy, and surgery.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technician License certification from an accredited program.
• Previous Veterinary experience.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Enthusiastic and highly reliable.
• People-oriented, Team-oriented, & Detail-oriented.
• Adaptable/flexible.
• Autonomous/Independent.
• Able to provide a long-term commitment.

Job Details:

• Job Types: Full-Time
• Pay: based on experience, per hour: up to $40/ hour.

Benefits (FT):

• 401(k).
• Dental/ Vision Insurance.
• Employee discount: 25% off all care; at-cost send out Idexx lab testing.
• Health insurance.
• PTO.
• Vetgirl Membership.

About Berkeley Animal Hospital:

We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. We have a 3000 square foot facility with 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, a dental suite, a surgery suite, and Fear Free warming cages. We offer acupuncture and have on-call specialists that include: internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery.

We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. We have a 3000 square foot facility with 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, dental suite, surgery suite, and Fear Free warming cages. We offer acupuncture and have on call specialists that include: internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery.