Registered Veterinary Technician- Specialty Dentistry

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Department: Dentistry and Oral Surgery Department
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 4/10 Shifts

Compensation: $28 - $34 per hour, based on skill and experience.

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is one of the nation’s leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our state-of-the-art facility provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services across multiple specialties, including Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, and Radiology. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical excellence, and supporting the continued growth of our team members.

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Dentistry and Oral Surgery Department (DOSS). This role offers the opportunity to support a growing department dedicated to delivering high-quality oral healthcare through advanced imaging, multi-modal anesthetic techniques, and comprehensive periodontal therapy.

About the Role

As a member of the team, you will work directly with our Dentistry Specialists to support all aspects of dental and oral surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, experience in anesthesia, and a passion for dentistry and advanced imaging.

You will play a critical role in coordinating workflows, preparing and monitoring patients, and ensuring each procedure is performed to the highest medical standards.

What You’ll Do

• Obtain patient histories and help our specialists with physical exams and client communication such as patient updates and discharges.
• Assist with periodontal procedures, extractions, endodontics, and maxillofacial cases
• Perform scaling and polishing using proper technique and instrumentation
• Obtain full-mouth dental radiographs and assist with charting and treatment planning
• Prepare dental suites, surgical instruments, and patient setups

• Implement individualized anesthesia plans with a multi-modal approach
• Set up and monitor advanced anesthesia equipment (capnography, multiparameter monitors, invasive monitoring)
• Support safe patient induction, maintenance, and recovery
• Collaborate closely with our Anesthesia team to ensure best practices are followed

• Support Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging for oral and maxillofacial diagnostics
• Position, prepare, and monitor sedated or anesthetized patients during CBCT studies
• Enter accurate charges and medical orders in WoofWare to ensure proper billing and record keeping.

What We’re Looking For

• RVT preferred; experienced VAs with anesthesia or dentistry experience encouraged to apply
• Strong technical skills in anesthesia, radiology, and patient care
• Proficiency with SmartFlow and WoofWare preferred (training available)
• Desire to expand knowledge of veterinary dentistry and advanced imaging
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Why Join WLA?

• Collaborate with board-certified neurologists and specialists in one of the most advanced veterinary hospitals in the country.
• Access to cutting-edge surgical suites, imaging technology, and specialty resources.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), CE support, uniforms, and more).
• Work within one of the most advanced specialty hospitals in the country
• Robust CE Program, including CE Rollover Plan
• A supportive, growth-oriented culture that values teamwork, learning, and excellence in patient care.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about veterinary dentistry and excited to join a forward-thinking specialty service, we’d love to meet you.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.