San Diego, California
The hourly pay rate for this position is $24.00 - $30.00 per hour, this varies depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
American Animal Hospitalis a long-standing general practice with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful San Diego, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.
Who We're Looking For
Join our incredible team at American Animal Hospital as the next great step in your career. We are looking to add a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to our team. The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves animals and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running bloodwork, venipuncture, restraint, knowledge of x-ray and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and supportive team member.
American Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor hospital open from 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Monday through Friday, and 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday, closed on Sundays. We aim to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent quality medicine and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff!
Learn more about us at American Animal Hospital or: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business
Benefits We Offer
Your well-being matters to us.AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve. As a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.
Requirements:
• Registered Veterinary Technician, the license must be current
• 3+ years of veterinary experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
• Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Placing IV catheters
• Digital radiology including positioning.
• Dentistry (digital x-rays, scaling, polishing)
• Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
• TPR
• Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue
• Excellent client communication/education
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At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners is building the future of veterinary care — rooted in community, shaped by compassion, and driven by innovation.
Our story has always been about community: the kind that strengthens relationships among veterinarians and pet owners, unites care teams and neighborhoods, and ties people to purpose. With over 200 hospitals across the U.S., we’re proud to support veterinary teams and the communities they serve — empowering them with tools, resources, and connection.
Our mission is simple: To strengthen the communities we serve by providing personalized veterinary care. Because when we care for one another, we make it possible to care better — for every pet, and every team.
At AmeriVet, we believe thriving teams build thriving communities. You will have the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow your career — no matter where you start.
Rooted in community. Personalized by pet. United by care.
