Surgical RVT – Specialty Team (4x10 Mon-Thu)

Jobtome; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

VCA Animal Emergency and Referral Center in San Diego seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join its Specialty Surgery Team. You will contribute to a busy surgery service, performing venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology and anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative patient care.

The role offers a 4x10 schedule (4 days of 10-hour shifts) Monday through Thursday, with compensation in the $25.50–$35.00 per hour range and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Active RVT license in California.
• Experience in veterinary surgery support beneficial.
• Willingness to work a 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thu).

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and anesthesia management.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placements.
• Conduct perioperative patient monitoring and recovery.
• Perform radiology and laboratory tasks as needed.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

RVT credential

California RVT license

Job description

VCA Animal Emergency and Referral Center in San Diego seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join its Specialty Surgery Team. You will contribute to a busy surgery service, performing venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology and anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative patient care.

The role offers a 4x10 schedule (4 days of 10-hour shifts) Monday through Thursday, with compensation in the $25.50–$35.00 per hour range and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.