Join our team at Veterinary Dental Specialties Hospital in Irvine as a skilled Veterinary Technician! We are committed to providing the best dental care to pets in our community, and we take pride in delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding customer service. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive excellent care. A minimum of three years of experience as an RVT and a strong understanding of anesthesia is required for this position. We offer competitive pay based on experience.

Registered Veterinary Technician Duties

• Monitor anesthetized patients and maintain surgical anesthetic plane of anesthesia. Accurately assess the patient's anesthetic depth and adjust anesthesia accordingly, i.e., ‘bagging patient,’ placing on the ventilator, deep pain stimulus test, etc.
• Perform dental cleanings, cone beam CT scans, dental radiographs, assist with dental procedures
• Accurately and efficiently administer induction drugs and intubating patients
• Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery progress
• Safely handle, lift, and restrain patients.
• Successfully perform veterinary medical procedures (i.e., intravenous catheter placement in all peripheral veins, administering injections, venipuncture, IV fluids, and CRIs)
• Monitor inventory for items needed and stock the hospital appropriately.
• Process samples utilizing in-house laboratory equipment
• Candidates must be willing to travel to other hospital locations occasionally with compensation.
• Maintain a strong work ethic of professionalism, with a positive and motivating personality

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Registered Veterinary Technician (Required)

Experience:

• RVT with Veterinary experience: 3 years minimum requirement with a strong understanding of anesthesia
• Some experience with dental prophylaxis and digital dental radiographs is good, and cone beam CT scanning is a plus
• Knowledge of ezyVet software and Cubex control substance logging machine is an asset

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to animals and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume detailing your qualifications for this position.

VDS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person