RVT ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)

About the role

At San Diego Humane Society, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our "Staying at Zero" strategic initiatives and providing high-quality care and assistance to veterinarians in diagnosing, treating, and managing animal patients.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments and procedures & prepare and administer anesthetics
• Absorb and assist staff veterinarians with exams, procedures and monitoring animals before, during and post-surgery
• Perform emergency procedures (within the scope of a licensed RVT) as instructed by staff veterinarian
• Support training of new RVTs and Vet Assistants, as well as animal services staff members, volunteers, and interns

Requirements

• California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical and/or shelter experience in veterinary environment required

Qualifications

• Passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement
• Strong technical expertise in veterinary medicine
• Passion for animals and people

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits, training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• Continuing Education and Uniform allowance fund
• and so much more!

Pay

Starting range is between $26.60 – $29.61 per hour. RVTs at our Escondido and Oceanside campuses are paid a location premium for a minimum hourly rate of $29.26.

Schedule

• Based at our Escondido Campus
• We may have full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Full-time positions work a 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule
• Part-Time positions work approximately 20 hours a week