Registered Veterinary Technician , Ophthalmology

ethosveterinaryhealth; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

CE allowance & VetBloom access

RVT license reimbursement

Mentorship toward VTS

Onsite Veterinary Social Worker

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County in San Marcos, CA seeks a California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Ophthalmology team. The RVT will provide nursing and anesthesia support for advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries, collaborating with a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist.

This role offers growth in specialty medicine, anesthesia, and surgery, with a Monday–Friday day schedule and opportunities to expand clinical skills within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active California RVT license required.
• Minimum two years veterinary clinical experience.
• Strong anesthesia knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in induction, monitoring, and recovery of anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologist with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and surgery.
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs.
• Prepare patients for ophthalmic procedures and sterile prep.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia and sedation.
• Maintain accurate medical records and cooperate with the team.

Skills

RVT license

Anesthesia

Ophthalmology

Surgical nursing

Team collaboration

Tools

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Ophthalmology

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County | San Marcos, CA
RVT: $28.00–$34.00/hour | VTS: $36.00–$42.00/hour
Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is seeking a California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Ophthalmology team.

Working alongside our Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, you'll provide specialized nursing and anesthesia support for patients undergoing advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, treatments, and surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for an RVT interested in specialty medicine, anesthesia, surgery, and developing advanced technical skills.

Why Join Our Ophthalmology Team

Veterinary Ophthalmology combines advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and patient care. You'll support patients with conditions ranging from corneal ulcers and glaucoma to cataracts and emergency eye conditions while helping preserve vision, comfort, and quality of life.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Assist the Ophthalmologist with appointments, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and surgery.
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs.
• Prepare patients for ophthalmic procedures and provide sterile surgical preparation.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
• Closely monitor patients throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes in anesthetic status.
• Provide exceptional nursing care, patient advocacy, and client education.
• Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with doctors and team members throughout patient care.

What You Bring

• Active California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
• Minimum two years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Strong anesthesia knowledge and hands‑on anesthesia experience.
• Confidence with anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Strong medication, fluid, and CRI calculation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative specialty team.
• Ophthalmology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency, Critical Care, or other Specialty experience is a plus but not required.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Three weeks accrued paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Uniform allowance and generous employee pet discount
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and VetBloom access
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Financial support and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
• Purdue Veterinary Technology Program partnership opportunities
• Onsite Veterinary Social Worker
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Location Highlight

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is located in San Marcos and is accessible from Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Fallbrook, Temecula, Murrieta, and surrounding North County San Diego communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.