Registered Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology

Ethos Veterinary Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401(k)

PTO 3 weeks

EAP

CE support

Professional development

VTS incentives

Uniforms provided

Career growth

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Veterinary Vision in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an Ophthalmology RVT to join a team of board-certified ophthalmologists. You will assist with examinations, anesthesia, diagnostic tests, and ophthalmic surgeries, delivering high-quality patient care to dogs, cats, and other animals.

The ideal candidate holds a California RVT license, has at least two years of clinical experience, and a passion for ophthalmology and continued professional development within a

Qualifications

• California RVT license required.
• Minimum of two years veterinary clinical experience.
• Strong anesthesia/monitoring skills.
• Ability to perform medication dosing, CRI, and other calculations.
• Strong patient care, organization, communication, and technical skills.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and collaborative in a specialty team.
• Interest in veterinary ophthalmology and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and surgeries.
• Provide patient care and monitoring before, during, and after procedures.
• Perform specialized ophthalmic diagnostic testing to evaluate eye health and function.
• Support anesthesia including preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist during ophthalmic surgeries while maintaining safety and standards.
• Provide post-operative nursing care and monitor recovery.
• Educate pet owners about eye conditions, meds, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Prepare ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
• Assist with urgent ophthalmic cases (eye injuries, acute conditions).

Skills

California RVT license

Two years veterinary experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication dosing calculations

Patient care and communication

Detail-oriented and team player

Ophthalmology interest

Professional development

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Ophthalmology

$26.00-$40.00/hour (DOE)
Full-time opportunity | San Carlos & San Francisco, California
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts

Advance your veterinary nursing career in a specialized area of medicine with Veterinary Vision. As an Ophthalmology Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists providing advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, surgical support, and patient care for animals with a wide range of eye conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced California RVT, Specialty Veterinary Technician, or Surgical Veterinary Technician who enjoys anesthesia, advanced procedures, and developing specialized skills in veterinary ophthalmology.

Why Join Veterinary Vision

Veterinary Vision specializes in advanced veterinary ophthalmology, serving the San Francisco Bay Area from locations in San Carlos and San Francisco. Our team includes three board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists and more than ten experienced veterinary support professionals.

While dogs and cats make up much of our caseload, our team also evaluates rabbits, pocket pets, horses, and other animals and provides advisory services to nearby zoos and wildlife rehabilitation organizations.

You'll have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while helping protect and improve the comfort, vision, and quality of life of our patients.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Assist veterinary ophthalmologists with examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and ophthalmic surgeries.
• Provide skilled patient care and monitoring before, during, and after procedures.
• Perform and assist with specialized ophthalmic diagnostic testing to evaluate eye health and function.
• Support anesthesia, including patient preparation, anesthetic monitoring, and post-anesthetic recovery.
• Assist during ophthalmic surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety and surgical standards.
• Provide post-operative nursing care and monitor patients throughout recovery.
• Educate pet owners about eye conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Maintain thorough and accurate electronic medical records.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare ophthalmic instruments and specialized medical equipment.
• Assist with urgent ophthalmic cases, including eye injuries and acute ocular conditions.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
• Minimum of two years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Strong veterinary anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring skills.
• Ability to accurately perform medication, drug dosage, CRI, estimate, and other veterinary medical calculations.
• Strong patient care, organization, communication, and technical skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach to client communication and patient care.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working within a collaborative specialty veterinary team.
• Interest in veterinary ophthalmology, specialty medicine, surgery, and continued professional development.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and 401(k)
• Three weeks of accrued paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education (CE) support and professional development opportunities
• Support for advanced veterinary technician education and skill development
• Career milestone bonuses, including incentives for earning Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
• Uniforms provided
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Veterinary Vision serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area through locations in San Carlos and San Francisco. Our locations are accessible to veterinary professionals throughout the Peninsula and surrounding communities, including Redwood City, Belmont, San Mateo, Burlingame, Millbrae, South San Francisco, Daly City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and the greater Bay Area.

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.

Join Us

If you're a California Registered Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, Surgical Veterinary Technician, or experienced RVT with strong anesthesia skills looking to develop expertise in veterinary ophthalmology, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance regulations, qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable law.