RVT: Flexible, Skill‑Focused Dental & Surgery Expert

Santa Fe Animal Clinic; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Employee pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Bonus programs

Job summary

Santa Fe Animal Clinic in Encinitas, CA is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). This full-time role offers a four-day, 10-hour schedule with rotating Saturdays, no nights, no on-call shifts, and no holidays.

Expect dental proficiency, strong nursing skills, and collaboration with doctors and technicians to deliver high-quality care. Benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition support, and extensive wellness coverage, plus professional development opportunities and student loan/d ental

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with credentials.
• Proficiency performing dentals and dental extractions.
• 3–5 years of clinical veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on nursing and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled 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.
• Mentor less-experienced teammates.
• Communicate effectively with teammates.

Skills

Dentals & extractions

Hands-on nursing care

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication & teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential

Job description

Santa Fe Animal Clinic in Encinitas, CA is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). This full-time role offers a four-day, 10-hour schedule with rotating Saturdays, no nights, no on-call shifts, and no holidays.

Expect dental proficiency, strong nursing skills, and collaboration with doctors and technicians to deliver high-quality care. Benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition support, and extensive wellness coverage, plus professional development opportunities and student loan/d ental