Registered Veterinary Technician - Del Mar Heights
About The Position
Del Mar Heights Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join its team. The hospital has served Del Mar since 1990 and focuses on the health and well-being of its patients. The position pays $26.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location. The schedule is full-time, does not require weekends, and includes one-hour lunch breaks. The job is located at 2626 Del Mar Heights Rd B, Del Mar, CA 92014. The technician performs clinical procedures and technician appointments, documents medical records, supports diagnostic testing and dental care, and assists with anesthesia and surgery. The role also involves communicating with clients about their animals’ care. Some advanced dental procedures and ultrasound duties are listed as preferred qualifications.
Requirements
- Active Registered Veterinary Technician license in good standing in California.
- At least 3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
- Passion for working with animals and their owners.
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories and perform basic examination procedures.
- Skills in venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement in the cephalic, saphenous, and jugular veins.
- Ability to perform digital radiology, including positioning.
- Comfort with general anesthesia and surgical assisting, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and aseptic technique.
- Laboratory skills, including use of a microscope for ear and fecal cytology and operation of in-house laboratory equipment.
- Excellent client communication and education skills.
- Ability to independently perform technician appointments and accurately document medical records.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing complete dental procedures, including digital X-rays, scaling, polishing, charting, and extractions.
- Ability to use ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples.
Responsibilities
- Handle and restrain animals appropriately.
- Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
- Perform basic examination procedures.
- Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters in the cephalic, saphenous, and jugular veins.
- Perform digital radiology, including patient positioning.
- Perform dental procedures, including digital dental X-rays, scaling, polishing, charting, and extractions (preferred).
- Support general anesthesia and surgical procedures, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and aseptic technique.
- Conduct laboratory work, including ear and fecal cytology using a microscope and operating in-house laboratory equipment.
- Use ultrasound to obtain diagnostic images and urine samples (preferred).
- Communicate with and educate clients.
- Perform technician appointments independently and accurately document medical records.
Benefits
- Pet care discounts for employees’ pets.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance and no-cost continuing education programs provided by AmeriVet.
- Access to more than 200 locations across the United States through AmeriVet partnering practices.
- Employee referral program.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Competitive pay and performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Supportive, collaborative environment focused on belonging.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
