Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Veterinary Team That Practices Exceptional Medicine

Are you a highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) — or an experienced technician ready to work at the top of your license — looking for a hospital that truly values your expertise? If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient care, we want to meet you.

Torrey Pines Animal Hospital (TPAH) is a thriving veterinary practice located in Carmel Valley, committed to delivering advanced medicine with compassion and precision. Our hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology including:

• Full in-house diagnostic laboratory

• Digital radiography

• Cold laser therapy

• Comprehensive surgical suite with advanced monitoring

• Modern, paper-lite workflows

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative medical team that supports growth, encourages clinical curiosity, and respects the critical role technicians play in patient outcomes.

Our technicians are trusted medical professionals — not just assistants. We empower our team to utilize their full skillset and actively contribute to case management, anesthesia safety, and patient advocacy.

You are confident, accountable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You communicate clearly, anticipate needs, and take pride in delivering gold-standard care.

Core Competencies Include:

• Expert humane restraint and low-stress handling

• Proficient venipuncture and catheter placement

• Skilled anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery

• Experience with digital radiology

• Proficiency with dental radiology and ultrasonic cleaning

• Strong pharmacology knowledge

• Cytology (ear, skin, fecal) preparation and interpretation

• Surgical nursing support

• Exceptional hospitalized patient care

• Efficient, organized exam room flow

• Experience with Cornerstone and electronic medical records is strongly preferred.

Full-time — four 10-hour shifts per week with flexible availability, including some weekends and holidays.

We believe great medicine starts with a supported team. When our technicians thrive, our patients do too.

Full-time benefits include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience, skillset, and performance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Medical and dental insurance

• Generous employee pet discounts

• Paid time off

• Continuing education support

• Opportunities for professional growth

If you are looking for a hospital where your voice matters, your skills are respected, and your career can grow — we would love to connect with you.

Apply today and help us raise the standard of veterinary care.