Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Oakland (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join their vibrant team in Oakland. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a diverse practice that sees a variety of mammals, including rabbits. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a low-stress environment for both clients and patients while utilizing your skills in patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and compassionate care. With a competitive compensation package and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to further their veterinary career and make a real difference in animal care. Don't miss out on this chance to grow professionally in a fulfilling role!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick days

Health and well-being programs

Qualifications

• Seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician with relevant credentials.
• Experience in patient care and veterinary practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive atmosphere.
• Deliver outstanding client experience and exceptional care to patients.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Join the VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital Team!

Location: 4501 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609

Website: https://vcahospitals.com/bay-area

VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join the team at AAHA 7-Doctor general and exotics practice in Oakland, CA! We see all mammals, with almost 50% of our practice being rabbits. Looking to expand your skills? Come see if our team is a good fit for you! In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Why Join the VCA Family

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $22 to $37 / hour

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Dentistry

• Radiology

• Laboratory work

• Venipuncture

• Catheter placement

• Pharmacy

• Patient recovery

• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now!

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.