Registered Veterinary Technician , Ophthalmology

San Marcos, CA

Full Time

Ophthalmology

Mid Level

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Ophthalmology

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County | San Marcos, CA
RVT: $24–$34/hour | VTS: $35–$42/hour
Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is seeking a California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Ophthalmology team.

Working alongside our Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, you'll provide specialized nursing and anesthesia support for patients undergoing advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, treatments, and surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for an RVT interested in specialty medicine, anesthesia, surgery, and developing advanced technical skills.

Why Join Our Ophthalmology Team

Veterinary Ophthalmology combines advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and patient care. You'll support patients with conditions ranging from corneal ulcers and glaucoma to cataracts and emergency eye conditions while helping preserve vision, comfort, and quality of life.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

Assist the Ophthalmologist with appointments, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and surgery.
Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs.
Prepare patients for ophthalmic procedures and provide sterile surgical preparation.
Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
Closely monitor patients throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes in anesthetic status.
Provide exceptional nursing care, patient advocacy, and client education.
Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with doctors and team members throughout patient care.

What You Bring

Active California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
Minimum two years of veterinary clinical experience.
Strong anesthesia knowledge and hands-on anesthesia experience.
Confidence with anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery.
Strong medication, fluid, and CRI calculation skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative specialty team.
Ophthalmology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency, Critical Care, or other Specialty experience is a plus but not required.

Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Three weeks accrued paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
Uniform allowance and generous employee pet discount
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and VetBloom access
RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
Financial support and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
Purdue Veterinary Technology Program partnership opportunities
Onsite Veterinary Social Worker
Career growth and advancement opportunities

Location Highlight

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is located in San Marcos and is accessible from 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 a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

Join Us

If you're a California RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, Surgical Veterinary Technician, or Anesthesia Veterinary Technician looking to grow your specialty skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Ophthalmology team at Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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