Registered Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

CE allowance

RVT license reimbursement

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County in San Marcos, CA is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Internal Medicine team.

You will work with four Internal Medicine Specialists on complex cases, with opportunities in anesthesia, endoscopy, CT, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics. This full-time role offers a four 10-hour shifts schedule and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Active California RVT license required.
• 1–2 years of hands-on clinical veterinary experience.
• Strong nursing, anesthesia, and IV therapy skills.
• Experience with paperless EMR and clinical teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and patient care with Internal Medicine Specialists.
• Perform patient assessments and skilled nursing care for complex cases.
• Collect and process blood and laboratory samples, perform medical calculations, and assist testing.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia.
• Prepare patients and equipment for endoscopy, rhinoscopy, ultrasound, and other Internal Medicine procedures.
• Perform digital radiography and assist with CT imaging.
• Monitor patient status, document treatments, and maintain EMR records.
• Communicate with clients about care and instructions.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Venipuncture

Laboratory testing

Medication administration

IV fluid therapy

Anesthesia induction & monitoring

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Time management

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

California RVT license

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Rhinoscopy equipment

CT imaging

Ultrasound equipment

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Internal Medicine

Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County | San Marcos, CA

Pay: $28.00-$35.00/hour, depending on experience + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!
Employment Type: Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts
Schedule Options:

• Monday-Thursday | 8:00 AM-6:30 PM
• Wednesday-Saturday | 8:00 AM-6:30 PM

Work alongside four Internal Medicine Specialists and expand your skills in anesthesia, endoscopy, CT, ultrasound, and advanced veterinary diagnostics!

Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County (VSH) in San Marcos, CA, is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Internal Medicine department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a California-licensed RVT who enjoys complex medical cases, advanced diagnostic procedures, and hands-on nursing care. You'll work directly with four experienced Internists in a collaborative Specialty and Emergency hospital, gaining exposure to procedures and cases that go beyond general practice.

Whether you already have Internal Medicine experience or are an experienced RVT looking to transition into specialty veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Join VSH North County?

• Work with four Internal Medicine Specialists: Collaborate directly with experienced Internists managing complex medical conditions.
• Advanced clinical experience: Expand your skills in endoscopy, rhinoscopy, CT imaging, ultrasound, anesthesia, and specialized patient care.
• Consistent four-day workweek: Choose from two available schedules, each offering three days off per week.
• Collaborative specialty environment: Work alongside Emergency, Critical Care, and other specialty veterinary teams.
• Continuing education and career development: Access VetBloom, CE support, and opportunities to advance your veterinary technician career.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, employee pet discounts, and more.

Responsibilities

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Work alongside Internal Medicine Specialists to coordinate appointments, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and patient care.
• Perform patient assessments and provide skilled nursing care for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Collect and process blood and laboratory samples, perform medical calculations, and assist with diagnostic testing.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments in accordance with veterinary orders.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for endoscopy, rhinoscopy, ultrasound, and other Internal Medicine procedures.
• Perform digital radiography and assist with CT imaging and advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patient status, document treatments, and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Communicate compassionately with clients regarding patient care, appointments, and treatment instructions.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams to ensure continuity of patient care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• At least 1-2 years of hands-on clinical veterinary experience.
• Strong veterinary nursing skills, including patient assessment, venipuncture, laboratory testing, medication administration, and IV fluid therapy.
• Experience with veterinary anesthesia, including induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
• Comfortable using electronic medical records and working in a paperless hospital environment.
• Dependable, adaptable, and committed to providing compassionate patient care.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, or Specialty veterinary medicine.
• Familiarity with endoscopy, rhinoscopy, ultrasound, CT imaging, or advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Experience managing complex medical cases in a high-volume veterinary hospital.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Substantial employee pet discount
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education and professional training
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within VSH and Ethos Veterinary Health

Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County is a 24-hour Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty veterinary hospital located in San Marcos, California.

Our Internal Medicine department includes four experienced Internists supported by a dedicated team of veterinary professionals. We provide advanced diagnostics, specialized treatments, and comprehensive nursing care for pets with complex medical needs.

Our collaborative hospital environment allows veterinary technicians to work closely with specialists, expand their clinical knowledge, and develop advanced technical skills.

Location: San Marcos, CA, serving veterinary professionals throughout North County San Diego, including Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and surrounding communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and help advance veterinary medicine-together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDH