Registered Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k options

Paid time off

Job summary

Bay Animal Hospital in Manhattan Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician with a passion for dentistry to join our general practice team. The role blends floor duties with leading dental procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care.

You will advance dental care, monitor anesthesia, and collaborate with the hospital team while enjoying a competitive hourly rate and a 4/10 schedule. This is a full-time position with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing California RVT.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction and monitoring; COHATs; advanced dentistry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental procedures including prophylaxis, full-mouth radiographs, charting.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide patient care during dental and surgical procedures.
• Maintain efficient dental workflow and document findings.
• Educate clients on dental disease and home care.
• Assist with appointments, treatments, surgery, labs, radiology, and inpatient care.
• Collaborate with the team to provide care across hospital.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

COHATs

Dentistry techniques

Clinical RVT

Education

Licensed RVT (CA)

Tools

Dental radiography

X-ray equipment

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Manhattan Beach, CA

Bay Animal Hospitalis seeking an experiencedRegistered Veterinary Technicianwith a strong passion and advanced skill set in veterinary dentistry to join our team!

This is a unique opportunity for a technician who enjoys the variety of working as part of a busy general practice team while also serving as one of our primary dental technicians. In this hybrid role, you'll spend part of your time supporting the hospital floor with appointments, treatments, surgery, and patient care, while taking the lead on dental procedures as scheduled.

To recognize your advanced dental expertise, you'll receive your regular hourly rate while working general technician shifts, with adental differential that increases your hourly rate up to $50/hour while performing COHATs.

In this role, you will:

• Perform comprehensive dental procedures, including prophylaxis, full-mouth dental radiographs, charting, and assisting with advanced dental treatments and extractions.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide exceptional patient care throughout dental and surgical procedures.
• Ensure efficient dental workflow by anticipating the veterinarian's needs and maintaining a high standard of organization and patient care.
• Accurately document dental findings and contribute to treatment planning and case management.
• Educate clients on dental disease, treatment recommendations, home care, and discharge instructions.
• Work alongside the medical team on the hospital floor, assisting with appointments, treatments, surgery, laboratory work, radiology, and inpatient care as needed.
• Collaborate with the entire team to provide exceptional care across all areas of the hospital.

This role is ideal for:

An experienced RVT who has a strong background in veterinary dentistry but also enjoys the fast pace and variety of general practice. We're looking for someone who is confident leading dental procedures, passionate about improving patient oral health, and excited to be a valued member of the technician team both in dentistry and on the hospital floor.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a4/10 schedule. Availability is neededMonday through Saturday, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $30 - $50 per hour, for each hour worked*
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 annually based on tenure
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of clinical veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standingRegisteredVeterinary Technician in the state ofCalifornia**
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
  • COHATs
  • Advanced dentistry techniques

Bay Animal Hospital is a large, AAHA-accredited small-animal practice with 9 doctors and 3 credentialed technicians caring for dogs and cats. The 5,000-square-foot hospital was renovated in 2020 and features 7 exam rooms, digital X-ray, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and ECG. Case exposure includes soft tissue surgery, dentistry, orthopedic procedures, foreign bodies, ophthalmology, and mass removals, with visiting orthopedic, ophthalmology, and cardiology specialists. The team is upbeat, family-oriented, collaborative, and supportive, with strong doctor relationships and a reputation for quality care. Located minutes from the ocean in Manhattan Beach, employees can enjoy the beaches, restaurants, shops, and laid-back Southern California lifestyle.We look forward to hearing from you!

$30 - $50 USD

Western Veterinary Partners 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. Western Veterinary Partners is 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 [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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