Description
Live, Work, and Play in Lake Tahoe!
Are you a skilled RVT looking to match your passion for medicine with an incredible quality of life? Burton Creek Veterinary Clinic in beautiful Tahoe City is looking for an experienced, compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. We know that finding housing in the Tahoe basin can be tough, so we are offering a $2,500 sign on /relocation bonus to help you make the transition or secure your mountain home. If you want a supportive team environment where your skills are fully utilized and your weekends are spent skiing, hiking, or paddleboarding, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do
As a core member of our medical team, your advanced skills will be highly valued and utilized every day. Your responsibilities will include:
Anesthesia & Surgery: Administering and monitoring anesthesia, assisting in specialty soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, dentistry, emergency care and managing pre- and post-op patient care.
Diagnostics: Performing digital radiography, dental imaging, cystocentesis, blood draws and in-house/ reference lab testing.
Patient Care: Administering medications, managing IV fluid therapy, and providing critical care nursing.
Client Education: Communicating clearly with clients about treatment plans, pre-operative instructions, discharge instructions, and preventative care.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For
Credentials: Current California RVT license in good standing / Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credentials. Additional licensing in surgery and/ or anesthesia is a plus!
Experience: 2+ years of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Skills: Strong proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring, bandaging, assisting with dentistry, phlebotomy and client communication.
Mindset: A positive, collaborative teammate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and practices low-stress handling.
