Dental Registered Veterinary Technician (Rotating Shift) - Oceanside Veterinary Hospital

Full‑time Dental Registered Veterinary Technician (Rotating Shift) – Oceanside Veterinary Hospital Up to $3,000 Sign‑On Bonus for full‑time qualified candidates. PetVet Care Centers’ Oceanside Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Dental Registered Veterinary Technician (Rotating Shift) to join our team. Position Overview Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records. Responsibilities Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging. Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds. Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients. Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, and specialized equipment usage. Obtain and verify medications. Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease. Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, and following standards and procedures. Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely. Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian. Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify receipts, and keep accurate records. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals. Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that each animal released is clean and properly groomed. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice. Qualifications (Required) Minimum of 2 years in Veterinary Medicine with a current, active license. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) 3 or more years of Surgery and/or Dental experience. Schedule Monday to Friday, Five 8‑hour shifts No weekends and no late nights Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster) 401(k) with discretionary contribution Team Member Pet Discounts Emotional wellbeing support – including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP CE stipends and career development resources Grant Circle – a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship Local hospital culture backed by national resources Pay Range $24.57 – $30.03 USD per hour. Equal Employment Opportunity PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V. Privacy Notice PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Petvet-Care-Centers