Veterinary Technician

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego - Sorrento Valley is seeking full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians to join our 24/7 Emergency, Specialty Referral, & Teaching hospital in San Diego, California.

Are you ready to change your focus from your current practice to the opportunities that await you in the area of specialty medicine? If so, you've come to the right place! Here at Veterinary Specialty Hospital- Sorrento Valley you will find Neurology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Medical/Radiation Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Advanced Imaging (MRI, CT, U/S, Radiology), Blood Banking, ECC (ER, Intermediate Care, ICU) all under one roof. In addition to these specialties, we also operate our own Pharmacy.

We are ready to welcome you into our world of specialized veterinary medicine. While we recognize and highly value the skills you bring, you will be fully supported by our senior nursing staff, world-class doctors and specialists.

The range of opportunity is limitless. Whether you are relatively new to veterinary medicine or have been helping save lives for a long time, we have an opportunity for you.

Veterinary Specialty Hospital is acutely aware of how overworked and underpaid veterinary nurses have been historically and is a leader in the industry actively working to change that. It would be impossible to name all, but a few include the support of our in-house social worker, highly competitive pay scales, benefits, set shift schedule that promotes work/life balance, not to mention a furnished roof-top dining area for a breath of fresh air!

Additionally, we are highly supportive of and advocates for education. We proudly offer monthly, race approved CE on a wide range of topics. The sessions are conducted by our board certified doctors, residents and VTS credentialed technicians. Veterinary personnel from all over are invited to attend in person, via webinar or can be given access to a recording of the session.

Job Description

• Current Department Opportunities:
  • Surgery Technician
  • Lead
  • Surgery Anesthesia Technician
  • Intermediate Care (overnight)
  • ICU (day)
  • ER/Patient Care (overnight)
  • Radiation Oncology Technician
  • Neurology Technician

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a progressive veterinary hospital setting required
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens and working knowledge of radiographic techniques is required
• RVT or VTS preferred
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service

Benefits

• Competitive wages with compensation based on education, experience, and credentialing
• On-site social worker
• Generous Technician CE allowance annually
• 3/12 or 4/10 workweek schedules available
• VetBloom access: Race-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
• Financial support for license applications, renewals and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• 75% Employee Pet discount
• Full-time benefits that include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniform allowance

Benefits effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.