Registered Veterinary Technician - Campus Veterinary Clinic

AmeriVet•Berkeley, CA

23h•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Campus Veterinary Clinic in Berkeley, California, is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join its veterinary team. The role is suited to an RVT confident in clinical abilities, able to work independently within their scope of practice, and committed to high-quality patient care. It is a hands-on clinical position in a collaborative veterinary environment, with a strong focus on anesthesia and dentistry. The RVT prepares patients for surgery, performs anesthesia-related duties within applicable scope-of-practice requirements, monitors patients during procedures and recovery, and assists veterinarians with surgical and dental care. General duties include patient assessments and nursing care, laboratory work and in-house diagnostics, radiographs, medication administration, treatment, recordkeeping, communication with the care team, and maintaining an organized treatment environment. The position offers full-time and part-time schedules. Compensation is $28.50–$38.50 per hour, depending on experience. The employer describes career development opportunities, mentorship and career pathing, CE programs at no cost, referral rewards, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, health and other insurance, mental health resources, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits listed by the employer apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
At least one year of experience working as an RVT in a veterinary clinical setting.
Demonstrated anesthesia experience, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery.
Hands-on experience performing dental scaling and polishing and obtaining dental radiographs.
Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing practices and patient care.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with dental extractions.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including pre-anesthetic assessments and patient preparation.
Perform anesthetic induction and intubation within applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
Monitor and maintain anesthesia during procedures, including vital signs and anesthetic depth.
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status during anesthesia and recovery.
Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures and provide perioperative patient care.
Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment.
Perform dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing.
Obtain dental radiographs for veterinarian review.
Assist veterinarians with dental procedures and treatments.
Maintain dental equipment and instruments.
Perform patient assessments and obtain accurate vital signs.
Collect and process laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics.
Assist with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures.
Administer medications and treatments as directed and within applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
Provide patient monitoring and nursing care.
Communicate with veterinarians and team members about patient status and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
Support a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment.