Lead Registered Veterinary Technician - Campus Veterinary Clinic

AmeriVet • Berkeley, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Campus Veterinary Clinic is looking to hire a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team. This is a general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, aiming to provide compassionate and quality medicine, making an impact in the community, and treating patients and clients like family. The clinic strives to offer owners sound, honest choices for their pets and provide excellent and compassionate medical care. They also aim to provide personalized service and create a friendly, professional work environment for their staff.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience working as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary clinical hospital.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in California required – or eligibility to transfer/acquire state licensure within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Compassionate and calm demeanor with animals and clients.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
• Strong pharmacology knowledge including dosages, routes, side effects and proper administration.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to handle stressful or emotional situations professionally.
• Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members.
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.
• Fear-Free and low stress handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the PM with being a point of contact on the floor with the techs and DVM's.
• Perform complete dental prophylaxis with radiographs.
• Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints.
• General nursing care including fluid therapy, vital monitoring, pain assessment and management.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation; Idexx laboratory equipment.
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
• Educating clients on animal care, medications, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions.
• All other duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician as allowable by law.

Benefits

• Continuing education allowance
• License reimbursement
• Scrub allowance
• Additional PTO and sick time
• Referral program
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, employee assistance programs, mental health benefits, HSA account with employer contributions, 401K with match, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree