Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Tustin, CA

19h•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice To Haves

Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required

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