Registered Veterinary Technician
Bodhi Animal Hospital
San Diego, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$32 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Description
Bodhi Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician:
Up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus offered to qualified Registered Veterinary Technician candidates!
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About Us
Bodhi Animal Hospital is a progressive, team-driven veterinary practice committed to gold-standard patient care, advanced medicine, and exceptional client service. We value highly skilled technicians who are confident, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient advocacy—especially in dentistry and anesthesia.
Schedule: Full time - We are open Sunday-Friday 7am-6pm. Rotating Sundays required. Schedule rotates
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who has a strong interest in anesthesia and dentistry to join our team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with advanced dental procedures; however, we are happy to train a motivated technician who is eager to grow their skills in these areas.
This role is perfect for a technician who enjoys case involvement, patient safety, and developing advanced technical abilities while delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Role Responsibilities
- Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork with clients and hospital staff
- Follow direction from doctors, lead technicians, and management
- Provide compassionate and safe patient handling
- Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures
- Monitor anesthesia and recovery, ensuring patient safety
- Perform and maintain accurate treatment plans and medical records
- Assist with dental procedures, including advanced dentistry when trained
- Maintain hospital cleanliness and organization in all patient care areas
- Assist with client communication and occasional reception duties when needed
- Complete assigned training and continuing education
Experience & Technical Skills
Required
- Current RVT license
- 3+ years veterinary technician experience preferred
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to safely restrain patients
Technical Skills
- Anesthesia monitoring and recovery management
- Peripheral IV catheter placement and IV fluid administration
- Intravenous injections
- Basic laboratory procedures
- Diagnostic radiography assistance
- Surgical preparation and patient care
Preferred (but not required)
- Veterinary dentistry experience
- Dental radiographs
- Dental extractions and gingival flaps
- Advanced anesthesia monitoring
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate of $26-32 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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