Registered Veterinary Technician, Adoptions

Job overview

The Registered Veterinary Technician, Adoptions role is onsite in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, with various days and hours, including weekends and holidays as needed. Pay is $34 per hour. The role supports shelter pets at Helen Woodward Animal Center, a globally recognized animal welfare organization. The technician provides medical and surgical support for small animals, assists with intake and examinations, and helps maintain the health and welfare of animals in medical care. The role also supports offsite intake work and keeps medical supplies and work areas ready for care.

What you'll do

• Assist veterinarians with surgery, anesthesia, examinations, and intakes
• perform dental cleanings and extractions as directed
• carry out routine procedures such as vaccinations, fecal exams, medication administration, and catheter placement
• monitor and care for medical-hold animals
• take radiographs
• prepare surgical packs
• maintain supplies and medical areas.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered veterinary technician

adoptions

veterinary medicine

shelter animals

surgery support

anesthesia

radiography

rancho santa fe ca

helen woodward animal center

$34/hr

california rvt license

medical and dental benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid holidays
• sick and vacation time
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires a current California Registered Veterinary Technician license and at least six months of hands-on veterinary experience; offsite duties may include overnight trips.

About the employer

Helen Woodward Animal Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.