Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

The role

This person will perform surgical nursing, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and patient recovery. They will support specialty procedures in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do

• Perform all essential duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician with a focus on surgery and anesthesia
• Prepare surgical suites, equipment, and instrumentation
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
• Provide comprehensive anesthetic monitoring
• 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
• Provide post-operative care, pain management, and recovery monitoring
• Maintain accurate anesthetic records, surgical logs, and medical documentation

Required qualifications

• 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
• 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

Nice to have

• Additional fluency in other languages

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 through Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education support for licensed staff
• Career development and advancement opportunities within specialty departments

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. The company was founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS.