Registered Veterinary Technician

Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CE reimbursement

PTO & sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Veterinary Dental Specialties is a specialty referral practice in San Diego dedicated to veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. We are seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our San Diego team.

This role is ideal for a technician with strong anesthesia skills who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is eager to expand their knowledge of veterinary dentistry. We offer a competitive wage of $32 to $35 per hour, based on experience, along with medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• RV T credential required.
• 3+ years veterinary technician experience.
• Able to perform physically demanding work (lift up to 50 pounds).
• Background and drug screening required; THC not tested.
• Willingness to travel to other locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; CE reimbursement; PTO and holidays; employee discounts; supplemental insurance options.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for anesthesia including IV catheter placement and pre-anesthetic assessments.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia.
• Monitor anesthetic parameters (ECG, blood pressure, SpO2, EtCO2, temp, ventilation).
• Administer anesthetic and analgesic medications under veterinary supervision.
• Assist with advanced dental and oral surgery procedures.
• Perform dental radiographs and prophylaxis.
• Assist with Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging; experience is a plus.
• Maintain accurate medical, anesthetic, and diagnostic records.
• Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Support training and mentoring of vet techs and students.
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient work environment.
• Communicate effectively with doctors and team members to ensure excellent patient care.

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

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Registered Veterinary Technician

Full Time San Diego, CA, US

Salary Range: $32.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Veterinary Dental Specialties is a specialty referral practice dedicated exclusively to veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Our team is committed to providing exceptional patient care through advanced diagnostics, state-of-the-art equipment, and collaboration between board-certified veterinary dentists, anesthesiologists, and highly skilled technicians.

We are seeking a full-time experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our San Diego team. This position is ideal for a technician with strong anesthesia skills who enjoys working in a faced paced environment and is interested in expanding their knowledge of veterinary dentistry. This position earns a competitive wage of $32 to $35 per hour depending on experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for anesthesia, including IV catheter placement and pre-anesthetic assessments
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia
• Monitor and record anesthetic parameters, including ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, EtCO ₂, temperature, and ventilation
• Administer anesthetic and analgesic medications, including CRIs, under veterinarian supervision
• Recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic complications and emergencies
• Assist with advanced dental and oral surgery procedures
• Perform dental radiographs and dental prophylaxis
• Assist with Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging (experience is a plus)
• Maintain accurate medical, anesthetic, and diagnostic records
• Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance
• Support the training and mentoring of veterinary assistants and students
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Communicate effectively with doctors and team members to ensure excellent patient care

Required Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Minimum of 3 years+ of veterinary technician experience
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
• Must pass a background and drug screening (THC not tested)
• Ability to travel to our other locations as needed - advanced notice given.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee discounts on veterinary services, products, and laboratory work
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability, legal plan, and life insurance

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts