Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

careers-vettech; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Santa Fe Animal Clinic is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for a full-time role in a fast-growing hospital near the beach. You will perform dentals and extractions, support surgeries, and provide hands-on nursing care in a collaborative team.

The position offers a four-day work week with rotating Saturdays, no nights or on-call shifts, and generous benefits. Join a four-doctor practice that values technical excellence and pet care.

Qualifications

• Registered RVT credentials or substantial experience.
• Proficiency performing dentals and dental extractions.
• 3–5 years of clinical veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on patient care and nursing skills.
• Experience supporting surgery and anesthesia.
• Ability to work independently within training and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, hands-on nursing care and patient support.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform dental procedures and dental extractions proficiently.
• Support surgical procedures and patient preparation.
• Assist with anesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Collaborate with doctors and technicians to ensure high-quality care.
• Mentor less-experienced teammates and share knowledge.

Skills

Dental procedures

Hands-on care

Surgical support

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician credentials

3–5 years clinical experience

Job description

Who we are:

Santa Fe Animal Clinic is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)Status: Full-TimeSalary: $28–$34 per hour, based on experienceSchedule: Flexible four-day week with rotating Saturdays; no nights, no on-call shifts, and no holidaysRequirements: Must be able to perform dentals and dental extractions proficiently and have strong hands‑on veterinary technical skills

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Bring Your Skills. Use Them Fully. Keep Growing.

At Santa Fe Animal Clinic, we believe great veterinary medicine happens when we trust, support, and encourage talented technicians to grow.

We’re a well-established, four-doctor general practice with a skilled technician team and a supportive, collaborative culture. Our case mix includes wellness care, surgery, and dentistry, and we work closely with local specialists to provide internal medicine and orthopedic care on site. That means our technicians have opportunities to work with interesting cases while using the technical skills they’ve worked hard to develop.

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who enjoys hands‑on patient care, is proficient in dentals and extractions, works well with different personalities, and wants to make a meaningful impact on pets, clients, and teammates.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians (RVT) Love It Here

• Flexible four-day, 10-hour work schedule
• No nights, no on-call shifts, and no holidays
• Rotating Saturdays for a more balanced schedule
• Opportunities to fully utilize your technical skill set
• Interesting cases with on-site internal medicine and orthopedic collaboration
• A well‑established four‑doctor general practice
• A supportive, laid‑back team that values respect, humor, and collaboration
• Opportunities to share your knowledge and mentor less‑experienced teammates
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A workplace where your skills, ideas, and personality are valued
• A convenient location just minutes from the beach, I‑5, transit lines, restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores

What Our Veterinary Technicians (RVT) Do

• Provide skilled, hands‑on nursing care and patient support
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Perform dental procedures and dental extractions proficiently
• Support surgical procedures and patient preparation
• Assist with anesthesia and patient monitoring
• Provide attentive pre‑and post‑operative nursing care
• Apply your technical skills across wellness, surgical, dental, and specialty‑supported cases
• Collaborate with doctors and fellow technicians to provide high‑quality patient care
• Share your knowledge and help mentor less‑experienced team members
• Communicate effectively with teammates while working with a variety of personalities
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient hospital environment

What You’ll Bring

• Registered Veterinary Technician credentials or substantial veterinary technician experience
• Proficiency performing dentals and dental extractions
• 3–5 years of clinical veterinary experience preferred
• Strong hands‑on patient care and nursing skills
• Experience supporting surgery and anesthesia
• Confidence working independently within your training and responsibilitiesNearby restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with different personalities and working styles
• Interest in mentoring and supporting less‑experienced teammates
• A commitment to high‑quality veterinary medicine
• A sense of humor and a willingness to enjoy the occasional fur, slobber, and wagging‑tail chaos

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

Santa Fe Animal Clinic is the kind of place where different personalities aren’t something to work around—they’re part of what makes the team stronger. We value people who can bring their own personality to work while treating their teammates with respect, communicating well, and pitching in when needed.

You’ll also have the chance to work with more than routine appointments. Our relationships with local specialists bring internal medicine and orthopedic care on site, creating opportunities to see interesting cases and continue expanding your knowledge.

Outside the hospital, our Coastal North County San Diego location puts you just minutes from the beach, with easy access to I‑5 and transit lines. Restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores nearby make lunch runs and after‑work errands easy.

And with a four‑day schedule and no nights, on‑call shifts, or holidays, there’s time to enjoy life outside the clinic, too.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full‑time or part‑time status. Benefits designated as full‑time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short‑and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

At Santa Fe Animal Clinic, veterinary technicians are at the heart of great patient care. If you’re looking for a hospital where you can use your technical skills, take on interesting cases, continue growing, mentor others, and enjoy the people you work with, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your dental skills, your clinical experience, your personality, and your passion for veterinary medicine.

Come join our pack and grow your career with Santa Fe Animal Clinic!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Santa Fe Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.