Registered Veterinary Technician (Emergency/Critical Care)

Beacon Veterinary Specialists

$83K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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)

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.

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