Registered Veterinary Technician, Radiology

San Marcos, CA

Full Time

Radiology

Experienced

Veterinary Technician – Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

$28.00–$36.00/hour for Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT)
$35.00–$48.00/hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
Full-time opportunity | Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County | San Marcos, CA

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday | Four 10-hour shifts | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

Take your specialty veterinary career into advanced diagnostic imaging at Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County. We're seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging team, supporting patients across multiple specialty and emergency departments.

In this role, you'll work closely with veterinarians, radiologists, specialists, and Advanced Imaging Technicians while developing your expertise in radiography, anesthesia, CT, MRI, and advanced diagnostic imaging.

Why Join VSH North County

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County is a collaborative specialty and emergency veterinary hospital committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, education, and professional development.

Our Diagnostic Imaging team plays an important role throughout the hospital, providing advanced imaging services and partnering with multiple specialties to help diagnose and manage complex cases.

For technicians interested in advancing their careers, VSH also provides mentorship and financial support toward pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

Partner with veterinarians and specialists in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and imaging procedures.
Perform anesthesia support and monitoring, including intubation, extubation, vital-sign monitoring, recovery, and equipment troubleshooting.
Obtain and prepare blood samples and other specimens for diagnostic testing.
Position patients and obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs while following proper radiation safety protocols.
Coordinate inpatient and outpatient Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging schedules across hospital departments.
Assist Advanced Imaging Technicians with high-quality CT and MRI studies.
Produce accurate diagnostic images efficiently while maintaining strong knowledge of veterinary anatomy and positioning.
Maintain and troubleshoot imaging, anesthesia, and associated equipment.
Communicate effectively with radiologists, specialists, technicians, and other hospital teams.
Participate in the department's on-call rotation and assist with patient care during Imaging downtime.

What You Bring

Minimum of 3 years of Veterinary Technician experience in an animal hospital setting required.
Strong veterinary anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring skills preferred.
Proficiency in radiographic positioning, techniques, and image acquisition required.
Experience processing basic laboratory specimens.
Strong understanding of veterinary anatomy and patient positioning.
Experience with CT, MRI, advanced imaging, specialty medicine, or emergency veterinary medicine is highly desirable.
Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative specialty hospital environment.
Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential preferred but not required.
Ability to participate in the department's on-call rotation.

Compensation & Schedule

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT): $28.00–$36.00/hour

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): $35.00–$48.00/hour

Compensation is based on experience, skill set, and licensure.

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | Four 10-hour shifts

Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Three weeks of accrued paid time off, increasing with milestone anniversaries
Uniforms
75% employee pet discount
Competitive annual Veterinary Technician and RVT continuing education allowance
VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum
RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
Partnerships with Veterinary Technician programs and scholarship opportunities
Financial support and on-site mentorship toward pursuing a VTS credential
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Health benefits are available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Location Highlight

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County is located in San Marcos and is accessible to veterinary professionals throughout Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Fallbrook, Temecula, Murrieta, and surrounding North County San Diego communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and help advance veterinary medicine—together.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Radiology Veterinary Technician, Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or VTS with experience in radiography, anesthesia, CT, MRI, or advanced veterinary imaging, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging team at Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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