Mid Level Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs
Mid level registered veterinary technician jobs go to technicians ready to own complex patient cases, mentor newer staff, and execute advanced procedures with minimal supervision across a range of clinical environments. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated in Animal Care & Pet Services and Education, with NVA, Vetcor, and Colorado State University actively hiring at this level now.
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Santa Fe Animal Clinic is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $28–$34 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Flexible four-day week with rotating Saturdays; no nights, no on-call shifts, and no holidays
Requirements: Must be able to perform dentals and dental extractions proficiently and have strong hands-on veterinary technical skills
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.
Bring Your Skills. Use Them Fully. Keep Growing.
At Santa Fe Animal Clinic, we believe great veterinary medicine happens when we trust, support, and encourage talented technicians to grow.
We’re a well-established, four-doctor general practice with a skilled technician team and a supportive, collaborative culture. Our case mix includes wellness care, surgery, and dentistry, and we work closely with local specialists to provide internal medicine and orthopedic care on site. That means our technicians have opportunities to work with interesting cases while using the technical skills they’ve worked hard to develop.
We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who enjoys hands-on patient care, is proficient in dentals and extractions, works well with different personalities, and wants to make a meaningful impact on pets, clients, and teammates.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians (RVT) Love It Here
- Flexible four-day, 10-hour work schedule
- No nights, no on-call shifts, and no holidays
- Rotating Saturdays for a more balanced schedule
- Opportunities to fully utilize your technical skill set
- Interesting cases with on-site internal medicine and orthopedic collaboration
- A well-established four-doctor general practice
- A supportive, laid-back team that values respect, humor, and collaboration
- Opportunities to share your knowledge and mentor less-experienced teammates
- Professional development and continuing education support
- A workplace where your skills, ideas, and personality are valued
- A convenient location just minutes from the beach, I-5, transit lines, restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores
What Our Veterinary Technicians (RVT) Do
As a Veterinary Technician at Santa Fe Animal Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to put your experience to work across a variety of cases and responsibilities, including:
- Provide skilled, hands-on nursing care and patient support
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Perform dental procedures and dental extractions proficiently
- Support surgical procedures and patient preparation
- Assist with anesthesia and patient monitoring
- Provide attentive pre- and post-operative nursing care
- Apply your technical skills across wellness, surgical, dental, and specialty-supported cases
- Collaborate with doctors and fellow technicians to provide high-quality patient care
- Share your knowledge and help mentor less-experienced team members
- Communicate effectively with teammates while working with a variety of personalities
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient hospital environment
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is confident in their technical abilities while still excited to learn, collaborate, and grow. Our ideal candidate brings:
- Registered Veterinary Technician credentials or substantial veterinary technician experience
- Proficiency performing dentals and dental extractions
- 3–5 years of clinical veterinary experience preferred
- Strong hands-on patient care and nursing skills
- Experience supporting surgery and anesthesia
- Confidence working independently within your training and responsibilitiesNearby restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to collaborate respectfully with different personalities and working styles
- Interest in mentoring and supporting less-experienced teammates
- A commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine
- A sense of humor and a willingness to enjoy the occasional fur, slobber, and wagging-tail chaos
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
Santa Fe Animal Clinic is the kind of place where different personalities aren’t something to work around—they’re part of what makes the team stronger. We value people who can bring their own personality to work while treating their teammates with respect, communicating well, and pitching in when needed.
You’ll also have the chance to work with more than routine appointments. Our relationships with local specialists bring internal medicine and orthopedic care on site, creating opportunities to see interesting cases and continue expanding your knowledge.
Outside the hospital, our Coastal North County San Diego location puts you just minutes from the beach, with easy access to I-5 and transit lines. Restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores nearby make lunch runs and after-work errands easy.
And with a four-day schedule and no nights, on-call shifts, or holidays, there’s time to enjoy life outside the clinic, too.
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
At Santa Fe Animal Clinic, veterinary technicians are at the heart of great patient care. If you’re looking for a hospital where you can use your technical skills, take on interesting cases, continue growing, mentor others, and enjoy the people you work with, we’d love to meet you.
Bring your dental skills, your clinical experience, your personality, and your passion for veterinary medicine.
Come join our pack and grow your career with Santa Fe Animal Clinic!
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Mid Level Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level registered veterinary technician job?
Lead with the clinical depth you have built, not just your credential. Highlight the specific procedures you perform independently, any specialized areas you have developed such as anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, or emergency triage, and examples where your judgment improved a patient outcome. Applications that show ownership of cases and the ability to guide less experienced staff stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level registered veterinary technicians?
Companies hiring mid level registered veterinary technicians right now include NVA, Vetcor, and Colorado State University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of multi-location specialty practices, emergency and critical care hospitals, and corporate veterinary groups that need technicians who can work independently and support clinical teams at scale.
Are there remote mid level registered veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field remain on-site given the hands-on nature of patient care. About 0% of mid level registered veterinary technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve veterinary telehealth support, client education coordination, or practice management functions rather than direct clinical work.
How do I move up to a mid level registered veterinary technician role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built through deliberately expanding your clinical scope. Seek out opportunities to take on complex procedures independently, rotate through demanding areas like surgery or ICU, and volunteer to help onboard newer staff. Earning a veterinary technician specialist credential or completing continuing education in a focused area signals the kind of depth that mid level roles expect.
Which industries hire the most mid level registered veterinary technicians?
Mid Level registered veterinary technician roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume or complex caseloads that require experienced technicians who can work with limited oversight and handle a wider range of species, conditions, and equipment.