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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. OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital is a compassionate, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital. We have a board-certified Critcalist on our ER staff and our 5 other specialty services provide mutual collaboration with multiple board-certified specialists. We provide training and support to our leads, technicians, assistants, and support staff. We offer competitive wages, amazing differentials, outstanding benefits, and sign-on and monthly bonuses for licensed technicians. We believe every employee brings something unique and amazing to the OakVet 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/graveyard/weekend shiftsValid California RVT license3 years of clinical experience1 year of ICU/CCU experiencePerform all patient treatments ordered by the attending DVM (medicating, TPR, close observation and charting, monitoring intensive care patients, taking radiographs, use IV pumps, monitors, Establish and maintain client relationships and communicationWork closely with the Department Coordinator to maintain constant financial communication with clientsAdminister IV and ET medications as directed by the veterinarian and government RegulationsPerform emergency procedures including but not limited to: controlling hemorrhage, administering emergency medications and fluids under veterinary supervision, resuscitating with oxygen, establishing a patent airway by intubation, assist with ventilation, and providing supportive care after a patient is stabilized.Demonstrate competency in IV catheter placement and maintenance.Calculate free-drip IV fluid rates.Calculate CRI rates.Draw lab samples and submit them for in-house analysis, local reference labs, and universitiesPerform cross-matching and blood typing.Perform blood transfusions and patient monitoring during transfusion.Accurately measure blood pressurePerform advanced diagnostic imaging including but not limited to radiographs and ECG'sMonitor anesthesia of patients with guarded health status as directed by a veterinarianPerform intubation proceduresMonitor anesthesia in compliance with state regulations and understand and apply principles of anesthetic depth assessmentExtubate and perform anesthetic recovery proceduresPlace and maintain jugular catheters and peripheral sampling linesPerform urinary catheter placement and managementPerform cystocentesis with ultrasoundPlace and maintain nasogastric tubesPerform advanced fluid therapy including but not limited to CRI's, use of colloids and crystalloid fluids, managing multiple IV and/or central lines, and using blood replacement products*Suture as directed by a veterinarianBenefits include:Competitive wage (dependent on experience, licensure, and educational background)$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR RVTS8, 10, or 12 hours shifts availableShift Differentials - Weekends $3/hr, swing ranging from $5-7/hr, overnight ranging from $7-10/hrPaid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Sick LeaveHoliday pay for working New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and/or ChristmasMust work at least 2 major holidays annuallyExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance optionsFlexible spending and Health Savings account optionsTerm Life and Accidental Death and Personal Loss (AD&PL) insuranceLong-term disability insurance401(k)plan with annual employer contributionA generous continuing education allowanceUniform stipend for full-time and part-time staffEmployee discount for petsDoctegrity- Telehealth and teletherapyTrupanion employee benefitRVT incentive - includes financial assistance for tech school, testing, and licensure as well as new hire/new licensure bonus, monthly bonus, and renewal fee assistance