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
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Prepare patients for anesthesia, including IV catheter placement and pre-anesthetic assessments
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Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia
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Monitor and record anesthetic parameters, including ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂,EtCO₂, temperature, and ventilation
- Administer anesthetic and analgesic medications, including CRIs, under veterinarian supervision
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Recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic complications and emergencies
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Assist with advanced dental and oral surgery procedures
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Perform dental radiographs and dental prophylaxis
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Assist with Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging (experience is a plus)
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Maintain accurate medical, anesthetic, and diagnostic records
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Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance
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Support the training and mentoring of veterinary assistants and students
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Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
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Communicate effectively with doctors and team members to ensure excellent patient care
Required Qualifications
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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
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Minimum of 3 years+ of veterinary technician experience
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Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
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Must pass a background and drug screening (THC not tested)
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Ability to travel to our other locations as needed - advanced notice given.
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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State RVT license reimbursement
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Continuing education reimbursement
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Professional development opportunities
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Uniform allowance
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Paid Time Off and paid sick leave
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Paid holidays
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Employee discounts on veterinary services, products, and laboratory work
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Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability, legal plan, and life insurance
Schedule
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Four 10-hour shifts
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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.
