Urgent Care Veterinary Technician
$35 per hourPETS Referral Center
Description
Now Hiring: Urgent Care Veterinary Technician – Berkeley, CA | San Francisco Bay Area
Why Join Us
If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, love hands-on patient care, and want to make a real impact for pets and the people who love them, we’d love to meet you. As an Urgent Care Veterinary Technician in Berkeley, CA, you’ll play a key role in keeping patient care moving smoothly—from intake and diagnostics to treatment, discharge, and collaboration with Emergency and Specialty teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinary technician or RVT seeking an urgent care role in the San Francisco Bay Area.
What You’ll Do
● Keep daily Urgent Care workflow running smoothly and help ensure appointments and cases stay on track.
● Support patient flow from intake through diagnostics, treatment, and discharge.
● Coordinate seamless communication and transfers between Urgent Care, Emergency, and Specialty teams.
● Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical support to outpatient cases.
Hands-On Clinical Care
● Safely restrain animals using low-stress, patient-centered handling techniques.
● Assist with sedation procedures and provide minor surgical support under veterinarian direction.
● Demonstrate strong technical skill in venous catheter placement.
● Calculate medication dosages accurately and administer medications via PO, SC, IM, and IV routes.
● Apply strong urgent care nursing skills across a wide variety of clinical scenarios.
Diagnostics & Technical Support
● Operate in-house laboratory equipment accurately and efficiently.
● Take and process digital radiographs safely and effectively.
● Assist with CT imaging and support ultrasound procedures, including patient preparation and positioning.
● Maintain quality control and accurate documentation for diagnostic procedures.
Client Experience
● Deliver compassionate, thoughtful communication about patient status, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
● Partner with veterinarians to provide clients with clear, consistent updates.
● Create a professional, supportive experience in every client interaction.
What You’ll Bring
● Work collaboratively with teammates across all hospital departments.
● Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient care.
● Communicate clearly with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently.
Qualifications
● 2–3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
● Experience in urgent care, emergency, or other high-volume clinical settings preferred.
● Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credentials are preferred, but experienced veterinary technicians are encouraged to apply.
● Anesthesia support and sedation monitoring experience preferred.
● Diagnostic imaging experience, including radiology, CT, or ultrasound support, strongly preferred.
● Strong technical nursing skills, including catheter placement, medication administration, and lab work.
● Experience supporting pets and clients in Berkeley or the greater San Francisco Bay Area veterinary community is a plus.
What Makes You a Great Fit
● Strong clinical judgment and close attention to detail.
● Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
● Calm, professional, and compassionate communication style.
● A collaborative mindset and a true team-player attitude.
Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
● Lift and restrain animals up to 50 pounds or more with assistance as needed.
Why Candidates Love This Opportunity
● Complimentary Short Term Disability
● Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
● Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
● 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
● Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
● Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options
● United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
● United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
● Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
● Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
● Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
● Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
● Digital Musculoskeletal Support
● Referral Bonus Program
● DailyPay on Demand
Compensation: Up to $35 DOE for this Berkeley, CA urgent care veterinary technician opportunity.
Sign-On Bonus Available for qualified candidates joining our Berkeley veterinary team serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
$2,500 per month
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