Experienced RVT — Surgery, Anesthesia & Dental Pro

Governor Animal Clinic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

CE allowance

Job summary

Governor Animal Clinic in San Diego seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support surgery, anesthesia, and dental care. You will work with a veterinary team in a fast-paced general practice, handling induction through recovery with autonomy and collaboration.

The role emphasizes anesthesia management, surgical assistance, and client communication, with a strong focus on high-quality patient care and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in California.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery; surgical assistance; dental procedures; accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages.
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients.
• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care.
• Guiding clients through admission and discharge with confidence and compassion.

Skills

Anesthetic induction

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Medical record documentation

Low-stress handling

Client communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

California RVT license

Job description

Governor Animal Clinic in San Diego seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support surgery, anesthesia, and dental care. You will work with a veterinary team in a fast-paced general practice, handling induction through recovery with autonomy and collaboration.

The role emphasizes anesthesia management, surgical assistance, and client communication, with a strong focus on high-quality patient care and ongoing learning.