Registered Veterinary Technician

Berkeley Animal Hospital • Berkeley, CA

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About The Position

Berkeley Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician with strong veterinary dentistry experience to join its growing team. The role focuses on leading dental procedures and supporting the development of the hospital’s dentistry services while providing high-quality patient care. The practice is privately owned and describes its medicine as Fear Free–inspired. Its 3,000-square-foot facility includes dedicated dental and surgical suites, digital dental radiography, advanced dental equipment, ultrasound, digital radiographs, Idexx in-house diagnostics, and specialized Casco cages. The team includes five DVMs, experienced RVTs, and visiting specialists.

The RVT will perform anesthetized dental prophylaxis, obtain and interpret full-mouth dental radiographs, and monitor and chart anesthesia during dental procedures. The technician will also assist veterinarians with dental extractions and advanced oral surgery, develop dental recommendations with veterinarians, maintain dental equipment and protocols, and help mentor team members. Other responsibilities include general patient care, diagnostic and surgical support, medication administration, emergency response, recordkeeping, and collaboration with specialists.

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

• Two or more 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

• Perform comprehensive anesthetized dental prophylaxis procedures.
• Take and interpret high-quality full-mouth dental radiographs.
• Monitor anesthesia and maintain charting throughout dental procedures.
• Assist veterinarians with dental extractions and advanced oral surgery procedures, including dental nerve blocks and gingival flaps.
• Develop treatment plans and dental recommendations with veterinarians.
• Maintain dental equipment and ensure best-practice dental protocols.
• Help mentor team members and promote excellence in dental care.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and diagnostic procedures.
• Assist with surgery, anesthesia, radiology, and laboratory testing.
• Calculate and administer medications accurately.
• Respond confidently to emergency situations.
• Maintain thorough and compliant medical records.
• Collaborate with specialists during advanced procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (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
• Education Level: No Education Listed