Veterinary Technician/Assistant

University Vet Hospital•Berkeley, CA

13d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

University Vet Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician/Assistant! Have you met University Vet Hospital?! Let us introduce ourselves! We are a team-oriented, 5 -doctor practice of passionate professionals looking to add a Veterinary Technician to our crew who is proficient with anesthesia, performing dental prophylactic procedures, and taking dental radiographs. At University Veterinary Hospital, we believe in a “better together” philosophy. We are at our best when we celebrate ourselves and each other, and as a result, both staff and patients flourish! We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team! RVT’s are preferred, but we will consider a candidate with 2+ years of solid technician experience. We boast a fantastic group of people you will love working with every day. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, University Veterinary Hospital offers consistent scheduling, an excellent work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Must be computer savvy
Must have accuracy in medical records and dictation
Must have a great attitude and be very personable
Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, with a smile on your face
Must be able to multitask and effectively triage
Must understand how to deal with difficult situations with tact and empathy
Must love animals and people alike!
Saturday work will be mandatory

Nice To Haves

RVT’s are preferred
Cornerstone software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
SQ, IM, and IV injections
Venipuncture
IV catheter placement
Digital Radiography
In-house lab work
Nursing care
Client education
Anesthetic induction/monitoring/recovery
Surgical assisting
Dental prophylaxis and radiographs

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
529 Savings Plan
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
A clinic culture that supports creativity and positivity
Occasional coffee runs and weekly meals on us
A breakroom stocked with drinks and snacks
Lunch breaks on the regular
4-day work weeks
No nights or on-call shifts
Mentoring and support for all team members as you grow and advance your career—The more you know the better off we all are!