At OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital, we are a compassionate, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital dedicated to the highest standards of veterinary medicine. With a board-certified criticalist on our ER team and collaboration across three specialty departments—each led by board-certified specialists—we foster a culture of teamwork, continuous growth, and clinical excellence.
We provide comprehensive training and support for leads, technicians, assistants, and support staff.
- Mentorship Programs for Technicians :
For technicians who are newer to emergency medicine, we offer a structured mentorship program designed to build confidence and advance clinical skills in a fast-paced ER environment. Our experienced team is passionate about teaching and committed to supporting your professional development every step of the way.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
- 1 year of emergency experience (recommended, not required)
- Valid California RVT license (if applicable)
- Proficient in safe animal handling and restraint
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities
- Skills in IV catheter placement & venipuncture
- Experience with anesthetic induction, maintenance, and recovery
- Diagnostic imaging proficiency
- Confident triage skills
- Clear, diplomatic communication with clients and team
- Excellent customer service
- Benefits Include
- Competitive hourly wage :
- $28.00 - $46.00 per hour (dependent on experience, licensure, and education)
- Sign-on Bonus
- RVT (ER Full-Time) :
- $8,000 for qualifying shifts
- VA (ER Full-Time) :
- $6,000 for qualifying shifts
- Generous shift differentials
- 10 or 12 hour shifts available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Term Life and Accidental Death & Personal Loss (AD&PL) Insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with annual employer contribution
- Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Uniform stipend
- Employee discount for personal pets
- Trupanion Pet Insurance
- RVT Incentive Program :
- Includes financial assistance for tech school, testing, and licensure; new hire / licensure bonus; monthly bonus; and renewal fee support
Whether you're an experienced emergency tech or someone eager to grow in this exciting field, we'd love to hear from you!
- Send us your resume today to bkvernes@oakvetash.com and discover what makes OakVet a special place to work.
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Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $28.00 - $46.00 per hour
Benefits : - 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location : In person