Veterinary Technician

University Vet Hospital; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University Vet Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our five-doctor team in Berkeley. We offer a supportive, fun workplace with comprehensive benefits and a culture that values creativity and professional development. This role provides a chance to use your skills to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with no night shifts.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Free / discounted lab work for employee pets

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.
• Skilled in anesthesia and dental prophylaxis.
• Willing to grow professionally and support others.

Responsibilities

• Performing anesthesia and dental prophylaxis on patients.
• Providing care and support to patients and clients.
• Encouraging a positive work environment and professional growth.

Skills

Anesthesia

Dental prophylaxis

Critical thinking

Empathy

Creativity

Job description

Who we are :

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 Licensed Veterinary Technician or skilled Veterinary Assistant to our crew, experienced with anesthesia and performing all aspects of dental prophylaxis including radiographs. At University Veterinary Hospital, we believe in a "better together" philosophy. We are at our best when we celebrate ourselves and each other. As a result, both staff and patients flourish!

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, including:

Financial Benefits :

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 (dependent upon experience)

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits :

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term 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

Workplace Benefits :

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits :

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

We are looking for technicians who bring creative ideas, critical thinking abilities, and a willingness to be a part of something amazing here at University Veterinary Hospital.

• Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
• Be empathetic to our clients and coworkers.
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible.

What's in it for you :

• 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!

Think you're the Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician we are looking for? Let's find you the perfect place in our pack! Apply today so we can get started!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at University Vet Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.