Veterinary Technician

Talented Vet Tech and Team Player Scripps Ranch Veterinary Hospital is an established and growing 3-doctor private practice located in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego. We have an opening for an experienced, friendly RVT Veterinary Technician to join our fun and dedicated team. We can offer you: Very competitive compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Paid Time Off Discount pet services Continuing Education allowance Retirement Plan Fantastic clients and a fun team atmosphere Newly renovated building in a great part of town We mean it when we tell our clients that their pets are family, and we're dedicated to exceptional care, service and education. The successful candidate will: Active California RVT license in good standing (required) Proven experience performing dental extractions, including surgical extractions, gingival flaps, and multi-rooted teeth (required) Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience as a licensed RVT in a small animal general practice or specialty setting Strong proficiency in dental procedures, including dental radiography (full-mouth series), charting, scaling, polishing, and regional nerve blocks Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for dental and surgical patients Skilled in patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and laboratory procedures (bloodwork, cytology, urinalysis) Comfortable assisting with general surgery, radiology (digital X-rays), and emergency care Excellent client communication and education skills, with the ability to discuss treatment plans, dental health, and post-operative care Team-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in medical record-keeping Commitment to continuing education and staying current with best practices in veterinary dentistry and patient care Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and fellow team members Have a great sense of humor and the ability to be graceful under pressure This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your career with a dedicated team, to work with clients that love us and to make an impact in the lives of pets. To apply please send a cover letter and resume. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No