Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency/Critical Care
About the job
- Hold an active California Registered Veterinary Technician license.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital.
- Be skilled in patient handling and restraint.
- RECOVER Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
- For Level 2 Emergency Room Registered Veterinary Technicians, perform chest tube maintenance, place feeding tubes, and maintain tracheostomy tubes.
- Monitor patients up to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) level 4, recognize and prevent hypothermia and hyperthermia, and respond to signs of shock and respiratory failure.
- Administer treatments such as hypertonic saline, lipids/hetastarch, and chemotherapy.
- Perform advanced procedures such as jugular catheter/peripherally inserted central catheter placement and complicated cystocentesis.
- Lead cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) drug administration and compressions, and set up electrocardiogram/monitoring.
- Handle animals aggressively as needed and provide care for spinal cases and patients on pressors.
- For Level 3 Emergency Room Registered Veterinary Technicians, manage complex medical cases such as ASA 4 or higher anesthesia, total intravenous anesthesia for surgeries, and use of ventilators.
- Oversee critical care situations, including CPR leadership and advanced emergency response.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, leading by example in patient care and technical procedures.
- Provide complex patient care, including insulin continuous-rate infusion monitoring and care for epileptic cases.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and contribute to continuous improvement of veterinary practices.
About the company
Beacon Veterinary Specialists is a Fremont, California-based veterinary hospital that provides 24/7 emergency care and multiple veterinary specialties. It combines advanced orthopedics, soft tissue and reconstructive surgery, internal medicine for complex chronic conditions, and critical care under one roof, with board-certified surgeons and internists leading care. The hospital operates as a walk-in emergency facility around the clock and also accepts referrals from primary care veterinarians for specialized procedures, supported by advanced diagnostic equipment. The team emphasizes collaboration among specialists to improve pet outcomes and offers a referral-centered model alongside round-the-clock emergency services. The goal is to deliver comprehensive, expert medical and surgical care for pets, available at any time to the Bay Area community.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fremont, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beacon posted emergency veterinarian pay of $225,000-$300,000 plus an $80,000 signing bonus in 2026.
- Beacon updated its team page on September 26, 2026, showing active specialist depth.
- ZipRecruiter listed oncologist hiring in July 2026, suggesting expansion into higher-margin oncology.
What critics are saying
- Indeed reviews in 2025 cite abrupt firings, understaffing, and chaotic management.
- Beacon is recruiting an oncologist since 2025, signaling a missing specialty and execution risk.
- If referral veterinarians defect, Beacon's specialty pipeline collapses quickly within Fremont.
What makes Beacon Veterinary Specialists unique
- Beacon Veterinary Specialists merged three Fremont practices in 2016 under one roof.
- Dr. Bonnie Murphy and Dr. Randall Fitch anchor board-certified internal medicine and surgery leadership.
- The hospital runs 24/7 emergency care plus advanced diagnostics for referrals and walk-ins.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Budget
- Professional Certification Support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance