Registered Veterinary Technician - American Animal Hospital

AmeriVet • San Diego, CA

9d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

American Animal Hospital, located in San Diego’s Mira Mesa community, is a well-established small-animal practice serving the area since 1986. The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including wellness and preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and pharmacy services. The team focuses on individualized, compassionate care, building lasting relationships with pets and their families while providing high-quality medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment. We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team, with full-time and part-time schedules available. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician, with solid surgery and anesthesia skills. An interest in dentistry or learning more about dentistry is also preferred.

Requirements

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Veterinary Technician Certification Required
• Experience and confidence in surgery and general anesthesia
• Interest in dentistry
• Open schedule availability
• At least 3 years experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician

Nice To Haves

• An interest in dentistry or learning more about dentistry

Responsibilities

• Perform surgery and general anesthesia.
• Provide veterinary technician services.
• Handle animals and perform clinical procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance + mental health support services
• 401(k) + match
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
• Competitive pay
• Performance bonuses
• Student loan assistance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed