Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Anesthesia & Patient Care

Amicipethospital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Pet discounts

VTNE reimbursement

CE allowances

Flexible spending account

529 savings plan

401(k) Roth option

Job summary

Amici Pet Hospital in San Diego, CA seeks an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician to join a fast‑paced team. The role offers a full‑time schedule with two Saturday shifts per month and competitive hourly pay based on experience and credentialing.

Expect strong anesthesia, surgical, and dentistry duties, along with patient monitoring, lab work, and client communication in a supportive hospital environment focused on pets and their families.

Qualifications

• RVTs must have anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry experience.
• Strong patient nursing and monitoring skills are required.
• Excellent client service and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and assist with dental procedures; RVTs may perform extractions where permitted.
• Restrain patients using low‑stress handling techniques and assist veterinarians during examinations and treatments.
• Administer medications and injections (IV, SQ, IM).
• Collect lab samples and aid in in‑house diagnostics.
• Obtain radiographs and maintain medical records with accuracy.
• Provide compassionate client communication and teamwork across the hospital.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Surgery experience

Dentistry experience

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology

Client communication

Teamwork

Patient monitoring

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental instruments

Job description

Amici Pet Hospital in San Diego, CA seeks an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician to join a fast‑paced team. The role offers a full‑time schedule with two Saturday shifts per month and competitive hourly pay based on experience and credentialing.

Expect strong anesthesia, surgical, and dentistry duties, along with patient monitoring, lab work, and client communication in a supportive hospital environment focused on pets and their families.