OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital in Oakland is looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and motivated individual to join our team of Board Certified Specialists, Emergency Veterinarians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Office Professionals. As Oakland’s first Multi-Specialty and 24-hour Emergency Hospital, we strive to set the bar for Specialty and Emergency care by exceeding standards and expectations in customer service and patient care. We pride ourselves in nurturing and maintaining a positive work culture and work-life balance.

We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician for our Surgery Department. The individual must possess advanced knowledge and skill. Full time positions are available. $1,500.00 Signing Bonus applies for RVT's.

Required credentials, experience, and technical skills include but not limited to:

• Valid California RVT license
• At least 1 year of experience in Anesthesia
• Safe animal handling and restraint
• IV catheter placement & venipuncture
• Complete preoperative anesthesia planning
• Ability to calculate drug doses
• Appropriately intubate and secure airway
• Maintenance of an appropriate level of sedation or anesthesia with injectable or inhalant anesthetics
• Display and apply knowledge of a mechanical ventilator function
• Display ability to perform or learn arterial catheterization
• Display ability to perform safe practice of locoregional anesthesia techniques
• Ability to calculate and deliver constant rate infusions
• Ability to interpret physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, end-tidal/inspired CO2, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, body temperature, basic ECG tracings)
• Ability to perform basic recovery procedures and recognize when other interventions are required such as administration of sedation/analgesia, administration of supplemental oxygen, and re-intubation
• Ability to assess pain and perform post operative pain scoring
• Ability to perform basic and advanced life support under the supervision of a veterinarian during a CPR event
• Ability to anesthetize at least ASA Physical Status class IV
• Perform procedural checks and routine cleaning of equipment and report malfunctions
• Weekend and Holidays Required

Additional preferred knowledge:

• Efficient time management
• Diplomatic communication
• Customer service
• Telephone and Computer proficiency

Preferred Skills/Credentials

• Knowledge of ezyVet & Smart Flow

We are a 24 hour facility. Holidays and overtime may be required, though holidays are rarely required of specialty departments. Hours TBD.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wage dependent on experience, licensure, and educational background
• Standard or Alternative Work Week scheduling potentially available
• $1500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR RVTS
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Sick Leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Flexible spending account options
• Term Life and Accidental Death and Personal Loss (AD&PL) insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)plan with annual employer contribution
• A generous Continuing Education allowance
• Employee discount for pets
• Other employee benefits available such as our RVT incentive, and discounts with various merchants and travel destinations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakland, CA 94607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person