Shelter Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Description
San Diego Humane Society is hiring Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) for our Medical teams!
How you’ll impact our mission:
At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. In 2015, animal welfare organizations in our region achieved zero euthanasia of healthy and treatable shelter pets — a commitment we have met for the past seven consecutive years.
As an RVT, 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. Your technical expertise, combined with your passion for animals and people, will help us provide the highest level of care.
If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement at one of the largest and most innovative animal welfare organizations in the United States, we’d love to talk to you. Eligible candidates will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus!
What’s in it for you?
At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.
As an employee you’ll enjoy:
- 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!
What you’ll do:
- Administer treatments and procedures & prepare and administer anesthetics
- 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
What we’re looking for:
- California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required.
- Minimum of one (1) year clinical and/or shelter experience in veterinary environment required.
Location & Hours: We may have opportunities available at all campuses: El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, San Diego. Full-time positions work a 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule. PRN Positions work a variable schedule.
Pay: Starting range is between $24.29 - $27.33 per hour. RVTs at our Escondido Campus are paid a location premium for a minimum hourly rate of $26.71. RVTs at our Oceanside Campus are paid a location premium for a minimum hourly rate of $25.50. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.