Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Are you ready to work in a fast-paced environment that values its employees and demands a high level of medicine? Then look no further. Oakland Veterinary Referral Services (OVRS) is a compassionate, privately-owned specialty and emergency hospital. Our specialty services include Behavior, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Emergency, Holistic Medicine/Acupuncture, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Soft-Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery. We are equipped with CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, critical care ventilators, anesthetic ventilators, ECG telemetry unit, invasive pressure monitors, multi-parameter vital sign monitors, full in-house diagnostic labs, transfusion therapies, Fluoroscopy, and many more. The staff of OVRS consists of a team of extremely committed doctors and technicians that work together side by side to provide patient care that is second to none. We believe in a team-oriented approach to patient care. We encourage and empower our technicians to utilize their skills, have input into case management & patient care, think critically, work autonomously, further their knowledge & education, and pursue specialty certification if so desired. We are looking for team members to join our Surgery and Medical Oncology team. We offer an excellent work environment, outstanding compensation, and an excellent benefits package. We provide training and support to our leads, technicians, assistants, and support staff. We offer competitive wages, amazing differentials, outstanding benefits, and sign on bonuses for licensed technicians. We believe every employee brings something unique and amazing to the OVRS family. If you have the skills, experience and authenticity needed to meet our high standard of care and compassion, please send us your resume!
Minimum qualifications:
- Must be willing to work overnight-shifts
- 3 years clinical experience
- Safe animal handling and restraint
- Efficient time management
- IV catheter placement & venipuncture
- Anesthetic induction, maintenance, and recovery
- Diagnostic imaging
- Diplomatic communication
- Bandage placement
- Triage
- Routine and critical nursing
- Fluid Therapy
- Customer service
- Telephone and Computer proficiency
- Benefits include:
- Competitive wage (dependent on experience, licensure, and educational background)
- 8, 10, or 12 hours shifts available
- Shift Differentials - Overnight $3/hr
- Paid Time Off (PTO) including holiday pay
- Shift differential for working New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Flexible spending and Health Savings account options
- Term Life and Accidental Death and Personal Loss (AD&PL) insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)plan
- A generous Continuing Education allowance
- Uniform stipend
- Employee discount for pets
- Student loan assistance ($2,000 per annum)
- LVT incentive - includes financial assistance for tech school, testing, licensure as well as new hire/new licensure bonus, and renewal license fee reimbursement