Lead Registered Veterinary Technician - Campus Veterinary Clinic

Campus Veterinary Clinic is currently hiring a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in Berkeley, California. Our practice is a general veterinary clinic that values compassionate care, community impact, and a supportive work environment.

• Salary: $28-39 per hour, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.
• Sign‑on bonus: $500.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday 7:30 am-6 pm. Saturday coverage not required. Closed Sundays and federal holidays.
• Location:
  
  1807 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94709.
• Benefits:
  Continuing education allowance; license reimbursement; scrub allowance; additional paid time off and sick time.

• 3+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant in a clinical hospital.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in California (or eligibility to acquire licensure within 3 months).
• Supervisor experience to oversee and support technicians and veterinarians.
• Preferred degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Compassionate, calm demeanor with animals and clients.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint;
  Fear-Free and low‑stress handling preferred.
• Strong pharmacology knowledge (dosages, routes, side effects, administration).
• Completed dental prophylaxis with radiographs.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages, and splints.
• General nursing care: fluid therapy, vital monitoring, pain assessment, and management.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience: intubation, monitoring, pre‑operative and post‑operative care.
• Laboratory skills: cytology set‑up and interpretation;
  Idexx equipment.
• Diagnostic experience: digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound‑guided cystocentesis.
• Client education on animal care, medications, nutrition, and post‑treatment instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and ability to handle stressful or emotional situations.
• Adaptable to teamwork with current doctors and staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Will perform all other duties allowed for a Registered Veterinary Technician by law.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee assistance program and mental health benefits.
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• 401(k) with employer matching and financial wellness resources.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and student loan assistance.
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• CE programs provided at no cost through Ameri Vet.