Registered Veterinary Technician

Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties Inc·San Diego, California

$32 - $35/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Registered Veterinary Technician · $32 - $35/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+3% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in San Diego, California ($31.00/hr, n=116)

131 similar openings in the San Diego area · median $30.00/hr

$13.65/hr · lowesthighest · $413/hr

this role: $32.00/hrmedian $31.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 116 posted dental roles in San Diego, California rates. This role sits in the 51st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 3% above the San Diego, California median for dental roles.

The Registered Veterinary Technician will prepare, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia while assisting with advanced dental and oral surgery procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining medical records, managing inventory, and mentoring veterinary assistants.

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,EtCO₂, 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

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with at least 3 years of experience in a veterinary setting. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and the capacity to travel between locations.

professional certificate
Mentoring
Patient care
Inventory management
Emergency response
Anesthesia monitoring
Patient assessment
Equipment maintenance
Medical record keeping
Dental prophylaxis
IV catheter placement
Dental radiography
Veterinary nursing
CRI administration
Oral surgery assistance
Anesthetic medication administration
Cone Beam CT imaging

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $32 - $35/hr
Location: San Diego, California
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

California RVT roles remain in steady demand

Registered Veterinary Technician positions in California are often competitive because clinics look for licensure, strong customer service, and the ability to handle medical records and preventative care accurately. This role may appeal to candidates with at least 1 year of experience, and the listed health, dental, life insurance, holiday pay, and EAP benefits can help it stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight licensure, client communication, and record accuracy.