Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Santa Monica Veterinary Group

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 55,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k with company match
CE Allowance
Bonus
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Santa Monica Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team, assisting with surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures in a fast-paced general practice. You will work autonomously and with a supportive veterinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes anesthesia induction/monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, and compassionate client communication.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years veterinary technician experience
  • Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in California
  • Proficiency in anesthesia, dental, venipuncture, and patient care

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate surgical and dental procedure schedules
  • Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
  • Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Monitor patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
  • Guide clients through admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Skills

Anesthetic induction
Monitoring
Recovery
Dental prophylaxis
Dental radiography
Venipuncture
Intravenous catheter placement
Low-stress handling
Client education
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Professional communication
Continuous learning

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (CA)

Tools

Anesthetic equipment

Job description

Santa Monica Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team, assisting with surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures in a fast-paced general practice. You will work autonomously and with a supportive veterinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes anesthesia induction/monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, and compassionate client communication.

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