Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

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Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting. At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide.

We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

About The Role

Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County (VSSOC) is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Anesthesia team. This role is ideal for an RVT who enjoys working closely with board-certified surgeons and takes pride in delivering exceptional perioperative and anesthetic care. In this position, you will play a vital role in surgical nursing, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and patient recovery, supporting a wide variety of specialty procedures in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

Responsibilities

Perform all essential duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician with a focus on surgery and anesthesia Prepare surgical suites, equipment, and instrumentation for a variety of procedures Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia for routine, advanced, and high-risk surgical cases Provide comprehensive anesthetic monitoring, including: ECG Blood pressure Capnography Pulse oximetry Temperature Ventilator settings CRIs Blood gas measurements Accurately calculate, administer, and manage anesthetic and analgesic medications Assist surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures Maintain sterile technique and assist with surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving Place and maintain IV catheters, arterial lines, and urinary catheters as needed Provide attentive post-operative care, pain management, and recovery monitoring Monitor, document, and communicate changes in patient status to the medical team Maintain accurate anesthetic records, surgical logs, and medical documentation Provide professional and compassionate client communication when appropriate Uphold hospital standards with courtesy, professionalism, and empathy at all times Job

Requirements

Active California RVT license (or ability to transfer from out of state) Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician Prior experience in surgery and anesthesia required Comfortable monitoring ASA III+ patients Strong understanding of anesthetic agents, equipment, and monitoring modalities Ability to multitask while remaining detail-oriented in a fast-paced surgical setting Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and assist with team lifts for larger patients

Compensation

$27.00 - $34.00 per hour, dependent on experience $500 for each completed surgery for on-call shifts Differentials available for swings, overnights, weekends Schedule Wednesday through Saturday 9:00am - 7:00pm On-call shifts available Employee

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options 401(k) with company match Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional add-on policies Paid time off and sick pay Employee discounts and insurance

Perks

Employee referral bonus program Mental health support thro