Registered Veterinary Technician

destinationpet; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Annual CE allowance

3 weeks PTO

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental Health Support

Fear Free training

Volunteer time

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join a full-time practice. You will be encouraged to work at the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, with a $1,000 signing bonus and transparent pay. The role offers growth, a structured ladder, and generous benefits, including CE support and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Dentistry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work at the top of your license to lead clinical care.
• Perform anesthesia, analgesia, monitoring and recovery.
• Provide dentistry procedures including radiography and charting.
• Conduct diagnostics with in-house lab analysis.
• Lead tech appointments, mentor assistants and externs.

Skills

RVT

Leadership

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Diagnostics

Education

California RVT license

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house lab

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Location: Ortega Animal Care Center - San Juan Capistrano, CA

Wage Range: $30.00 - $35.00 /hr.

$1,000 Signing Bonus!

Requirements

• Must hold a valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) state license.

Dentistry experience is a plus!

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling!

Why Technicians Thrive Here - Our Investment in You

• $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Ortega Animal Care Center - A Look Inside

We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Our state-of-the-art facility features two dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.

Your Role - Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you will be encouraged to work at the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule

Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options (choose 4 ten-hour or 5 eight-hour shifts) and a predictable weekend rotation.

Tools

Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?