Minimum 3 years of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital
Skilled in patient handling and restraint
Strong technical and communication skills
RECOVER BLS/ALS certification (preferred)
Responsibilities
Perform chest tube maintenance, feeding tube placements, and tracheostomy tube care
Monitor patients up to ASA level 4 and manage temperature and shock
Administer treatments including hypertonic saline and chemotherapy
Execute advanced procedures like PICC line placements and complex cystocentesis
Lead CPR efforts, including drug administration and monitoring setup
Conduct aggressive animal handling and care for critically ill patients
Manage complex medical cases and mentor junior staff
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
CE allowance + license reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Pet discounts + employee pet insurance
Relocation assistance (for qualified candidates)
Full Job Description
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 base per hour (+ differential if applicable) Schedule: Flexible options including 3x12 and 4x10 weekday only (no recurring weekends required!) Location: Fremont, CA
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Level 2 ER RVTs*
Perform procedures like chest tube maintenance, placing feeding tubes, and tracheostomy tube maintenance.
Monitor patients up to ASA level 4, recognizing and preventing hypo and hyperthermia, and responding to signs of shock and respiratory failure.
Administer treatments such as hypertonic saline, lipids/hetastarch, and chemotherapy.
Perform advanced procedures like jugular cath/PICC line placement and complicated cystocentesis.
Lead CPR drug administration, compressions, and set up EKG/monitoring.
Engage in aggressive animal handling and provide care for spinal cases and patients on pressors.
Level 3 ER RVTs*
Manage complex medical cases such as ASA 4 or higher anesthesia, TIVA for surgeries, and use of ventilators.
Oversee critical care situations, including CPR leadership and advanced emergency response.
Supervise and mentor junior staff, leading by example in patient care and technical procedures.
Engage in complex patient care scenarios, including insulin CRI monitoring and handling epileptic cases.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and contribute to the continuous improvement of veterinary practices.
*Internal leveling is determined based on experience and an on-site interview at the discretion of our clinical management team.
Qualifications
Active California RVT license
Minimum 3 years of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital
Skilled in patient handling and restraint
Strong technical and communication skills
RECOVER BLS/ALS certification (preferred)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
CE allowance + license reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Pet discounts + employee pet insurance
Relocation assistance (for qualified candidates)
Compensation is dependent upon the department, shift, skill level, and relevant experience.
