Registered Veterinary Technician - Dentistry Focus

Berkeley Animal Hospital • Berkeley, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Berkeley Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician with strong dentistry experience to join their growing team. This role is ideal for an RVT who enjoys taking ownership of dental procedures and helping advance the hospital's dental services while delivering outstanding patient care. The practice is a modern, 3,000 sq. ft. facility with dedicated dental and surgical suites, digital dental radiography, advanced dental equipment, and Fear Free–inspired patient care. They utilize advanced technology including ultrasound, digital radiographs, and Idexx in-house diagnostics. The team consists of 5 DVMs, experienced RVTs, and visiting specialists. Berkeley Animal Hospital is a privately owned practice that values teamwork, respect, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• Experienced and confident in veterinary dentistry and anesthesia.
• Comfortable leading dental procedures from patient preparation through recovery.
• Skilled in dental radiography and assisting with extractions.
• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Passionate about patient care and client education.
• Positive team player with strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of veterinary dentistry experience.
• Extensive experience performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs.
• Experience assisting with routine and advanced extractions.
• Interest in helping grow and elevate a hospital's dentistry program.

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive anesthetized dental prophylaxis procedures.
• Taking and interpreting high-quality full-mouth dental radiographs.
• Monitoring anesthesia throughout dental procedures, along with charting.
• Assisting veterinarians with dental extractions and advanced oral surgery procedures - including but not limited to dental nerve blocks, gingival flaps.
• Developing treatment plans and dental recommendations alongside veterinarians.
• Maintaining dental equipment and ensuring best-practice dental protocols.
• Helping mentor team members and promote excellence in dental care.
• Providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Performing venipuncture, catheter placement, and diagnostic procedures.
• Assisting with surgery, anesthesia, radiology, and laboratory testing.
• Calculating and administering medications accurately.
• Responding confidently to emergency situations.
• Maintaining thorough and compliant medical records.
• Collaborating with specialists during advanced procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO.
• Employee pet care discount (20% off services).
• At-cost Idexx lab testing.
• VetGirl membership for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed