Emergency Veterinary Technician - 3-Day Week Swing Shift

United Veterinary Care; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day work week schedule

Weekend shift differential

Hiring bonus $2500

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company match

Health insurance plans

Flexible Spending Account

Uniform allowance

CE allowance

Pet care team discounts

Job summary

United Veterinary Care in Berkeley is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for swing shift. Join a fast-paced team providing high-quality emergency medicine to Bay Area pets and families. A strong nursing background, flexibility for 24/7 coverage, and a collaborative attitude are essential for success.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a busy specialty and emergency hospital.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a veterinary technician preferred.
• Registered Veterinary Technician preferred but not required.
• Willing to work swing shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and other staff members.
• Restrain animals using stress-free handling techniques.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and outpatients.
• Operate in-house lab equipment and provide accurate results.
• Take digital radiographs and calculate drug dosages.
• Administer medications via PO, SC, IM, IV and manage catheters.
• Prep patients for sedated procedures and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Emergency care

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Laboratory skills

Education

RVT preferred

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house lab equipment

Job description

United Veterinary Care in Berkeley is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician for swing shift. Join a fast-paced team providing high-quality emergency medicine to Bay Area pets and families. A strong nursing background, flexibility for 24/7 coverage, and a collaborative attitude are essential for success.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a busy specialty and emergency hospital.