Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Dental Specialties is a specialty referral practice dedicated exclusively to veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Our team is committed to providing exceptional patient care through advanced diagnostics, state-of-the-art equipment, and collaboration between board-certified veterinary dentists, anesthesiologists, and highly skilled technicians.

We are seeking a full-time experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our San Diego team. This position is ideal for a technician with strong anesthesia skills who enjoys working in a faced paced environment and is interested in expanding their knowledge of veterinary dentistry. This position earns a competitive wage of $32 to $35 per hour depending on experience.

Position Responsibilities Prepare patients for anesthesia, including IV catheter placement and pre-anesthetic assessments Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia Monitor and record anesthetic parameters, including ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, EtCO ₂, temperature, and ventilation Administer anesthetic and analgesic medications, including CRIs, under veterinarian supervision Recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic complications and emergencies Assist with advanced dental and oral surgery procedures Perform dental radiographs and dental prophylaxis Assist with Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging (experience is a plus) Maintain accurate medical, anesthetic, and diagnostic records Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance Support the training and mentoring of veterinary assistants and students Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment Communicate effectively with doctors and team members to ensure excellent patient care Required Qualifications Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Minimum of 3 years+ of veterinary technician experience Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion Must pass a background and drug screening (THC not tested) Ability to travel to our other locations as needed - advanced notice given.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance State RVT license reimbursement Continuing education reimbursement Professional development opportunities Uniform allowance Paid Time Off and paid sick leave Paid holidays Employee discounts on veterinary services, products, and laboratory work Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability, legal plan, and life insurance Schedule Four 10-hour shifts Occasional weekends If you are an experienced RVT looking to further develop your anesthesia and specialty nursing skills while working alongside board-certified specialists, we encourage you to apply.