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Registered Veterinary Technician: San Leandro ER Jobs in San Leandro, CA at Washington Avenue Emergency and Specialty Hospital
RVT – Registered Veterinary Technician WAVES Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital | San Leandro, CAJob Type: Full-timeA Little About UsWashington Avenue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (WAVES) is a locally doctor-owned emergency and specialty hospital serving the East Bay, founded by longtime veterinary clinicians and leaders who previously built their careers at Bay Area Veterinary Specialists (BAVS). When BAVS closed its doors, our founding team came together to make sure the East Bay didn’t lose access to high-quality emergency and specialty care.As a locally owned hospital, decisions here are made by the doctors and leaders who actually practice medicine on our floor — not from a corporate office.Located in San Leandro, our hospital offers easy access to Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco — with the food, culture, and outdoor access of the greater Bay Area right outside our door.The RoleAs an RVT, you’ll work alongside our internal teams, providing skilled nursing care for a caseload you won’t find in general practice. This is a role for a technician who wants to grow their clinical skill set in a true specialty setting, working shoulder-to-shoulder with specialists and learning as you go.You’ll be involved in:Patient care and monitoring for complex medical, oncology, and surgical casesPlacing catheters, running diagnostics, and assisting with advanced proceduresAnesthesia monitoring and recovery for specialty and surgical patientsPossible overlap with specialty servicesClient communication and education alongside our specialistsYou’ll Never Practice AloneCollaboration is central to how we work at WAVES — whether that’s a quick hallway consult, shared case management, or hands-on mentorship from doctors and senior technicians who built their careers on this kind of teamwork.Experienced specialists in Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery and Radiation OncologyA skilled team of fellow technicians and support staffA culture that encourages questions, learning, and teamworkThe Facility & MedicineOur hospital occupies the former BAVS location in San Leandro, equipped to support a wide range of specialty and emergency cases. We emphasize high-quality medicine, efficient workflows, and cross-department collaboration to get the best outcomes for our patients and their families.You can expect:A diverse and interesting specialty caseloadAdvanced diagnostics and treatment capabilitiesStrong technician utilization — you’ll practice at the top of your licenseA team-first approach to patient careScheduling & Work-Life BalanceWe understand the demands of specialty medicine and prioritize flexibility and sustainability. Specialty services run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Full-time schedule within our specialty department hoursFlexible scheduling optionsCollaborative approach to building schedules that work for youThis role can sometimes call for on call ER surgeries and overtime. These shifts are optional and additionally compensatedWho We’re Looking ForRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) license requiredSpecialty experience in Internal Medicine, Oncology, or Surgery preferred but not requiredComfortable with anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collectionStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindsetA passion for high-quality patient care and growing your clinical skill setBoth experienced specialty technicians and RVTs looking to grow into advanced medicine are encouraged to apply.Compensation & BenefitsWe believe great medicine starts with strong support and meaningful benefits.Competitive hourly pay, based on experienceComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceGenerous continuing education allowance and paid time offCoverage for licensing and professional duesWhy WAVES?If you thrive on the variety and challenge of specialty medicine — but also value mentorship, teamwork, and balance — WAVES offers a place where you can grow without burning out. Join a locally owned hospital, founded by doctors who’ve been in your shoes, where your voice matters and your well-being is a priority.Pay: $36.00 – $43.00 per hourBenefits:Continuing education creditsDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLicense reimbursementPaid time offUniform allowanceVision insuranceWork Location: In person
Title: Registered Veterinary Technician: San Leandro ER
Company: Washington Avenue Emergency and Specialty Hospital
Location: San Leandro, CA
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