Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Beacon Veterinary Specialists is seeking two dedicated and experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT/VTS) to join our dynamic Internal Medicine team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with a board-certified Internist in a collaborative team environment to provide exceptional patient care and client service through diagnostics, treatments, and follow-up care. We are offering a $3,000 to 8,000 signing bonus and/or relocation assistance! At Beacon Veterinary Specialists, we’re more than a specialty and emergency hospital - we’re a team of devoted animal lovers committed to providing advanced, compassionate care for every patient, and thoughtful, reassuring support for every client who walks through our doors. Every pet is unique and our board-certified veterinary specialists and skilled staff are committed to providing the individualized care and attention they deserve.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician in California or eligible to transfer current license to California
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in Small Animal Internal Medicine department. Minimum of 5 years experience for the Senior RVT role.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology from accredited AVMA program
- Strong technical skills in sample/diagnostic collection, complex intravenous catheter placement, feeding tube maintenance
- Ability to calculate nutritional requirements, fluid ins/outs, urine output, and constant rate of infusion (CRIs)
- Compassionate towards people and animals
- Organized with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively
- Proficient in developing and implementing high-risk anesthesia protocols (Senior RVT)
- Comfortable delegating tasks and directing others (Senior RVT)
- Comfortable performing and monitoring advanced anesthetic procedures
- Hands-on experience with endoscopy procedures, including bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, and urogenital endoscopy
- Advanced knowledge of diagnostic procedures and sampling techniques including bone marrow aspiration, endocrine testing, and gastrointestinal function testing
Nice To Haves
- VTS in SAIM preferred
Responsibilities
- Organize and assist with all technical aspects of veterinary care and procedures for the day
- Complete scheduled technician appointments including maintaining accurate medical record documentation and communication with supervising veterinarian
- Support diagnostic ultrasound appointments by preparing patients, assisting with positioning, and ensuring accurate imaging
- Collaborate with other departments to provide additional nursing care to hospitalized IM patients
- Monitor and manage anesthesia for a variety of complex internal medicine procedures
- Collect and process samples for diagnostic laboratory analysis
- Educate clients on pre- and post-procedure care and medication administration
- Assist supervisors with feedback, instruction, and follow-up to staff
- Support rounds during shift changes
- Ensure all documentation and patient charges are accurate, complete, and follow hospital policy
- Provide information to Clinical Services Supervisors, Client Services Manager, and Clinical Services Manager regarding client and department concerns
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and licensure
- Paid time off (up to 3 weeks in your first year)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Employee pet insurance plan AND pet discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Generous continuing education allowance to support professional growth and development and license reimbursement
- Relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates
- Signing Bonus!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
