Registered Veterinary Technician - Dental

Governor Animal Clinic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CE allowance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Governor Animal Clinic is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with a strong focus on dentistry to support anesthesia, dental procedures and routine patient care. The successful candidate will join a collaborative general practice that values independence, expertise, and compassionate client communication in a busy setting.

The role emphasizes dental procedures, anesthesia preparation and monitoring, post-anesthesia recovery, and educating clients on home dental care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary dental technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in California.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare anesthetic medications and dosages.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, treatments and dental radiography.
• Monitor recovery and provide ongoing care.
• Guide clients through admission and discharge with care and compassion.

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (CA)

Tools

Dental radiography

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Dental

Governor Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced RegisteredVeterinary Technician (RVT)who has a special interest inDentistryto join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
• Performing dental prophylaxis, treatments and dental radiography
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $30 - $40per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Saturday. Every other Saturday is a half day, but only temporarily until trained. Then, it would be on a broad RVT Sat rotation.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state ofCalifornia
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary dental technician experience
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • General anesthesia induction, anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
  • Veterinary dental prophylaxis, including ultrasonic and hand scaling and polishing
  • Intraoral dental radiography, including positioning and image acquisition
  • Experience with veterinary dental extractions, including closed and surgical extraction techniques, in accordance with California RVT scope of practice and under direct veterinary supervision.
  • Administration of regional/local dental nerve blocks under veterinarian direction
  • Perioperative patient monitoring and recognition of anesthetic complications
  • Accurate, thorough medical and dental record documentation
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and appropriate restraint techniques
  • Dental charting and accurate documentation of oral findings and procedures
  • Client education regarding home dental care, periodontal disease, and recommended follow-up
  • Clear, compassionate client communication and professional customer service
  • Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail
  • Effective teamwork and communication within a veterinary dental/anesthesia team
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care, patient safety, and continuing education

**Out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose Governor Animal Clinic?

Governor Animal Clinic is a well-established, state-of-the-art small-animal hospital with 7 doctors and 10 credentialed technicians caring for dogs and cats. The 5,600-square-foot hospital was remodeled in 2018 and offers digital X-ray, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, ECG, IDEXX lab equipment, therapy and surgical lasers, and an anesthesia machine. The team has strong exposure to soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and high-volume patient care, with orthopedic procedures supported by a board‑certified veterinary orthopedic surgeon. The culture is collaborative, respectful, family‑oriented, and supportive, with mentorship and opportunities to grow. Located in University City near UC San Diego, the hospital is positioned in a growing San Diego neighborhood with strong future development.

This is a good‑faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$30 - $40 USD

Governor Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.