Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health•Redwood City, CA

37d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

At SAGE Redwood City, we deliver compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our team is dedicated to utilizing state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based treatments to provide the highest quality of medical care for your pet. Alongside our extensive range of specialties—including anesthesiology, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, emergency services, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, physical rehabilitation, radioactive iodine therapy, surgery, and urgent care—we emphasize a collaborative approach. Our specialists work closely with the communities primary veterinarians to ensure that our patients receive seamless, personalized care throughout their treatment journey with us. About the role: As a Surgery Technician, your responsibilities will include: Preoperative Care: Prepare surgical suites, sterilize instruments, assist with patient prep. Anesthesia: Administer, monitor, and adjust anesthesia. Surgical Assistance: Supply instruments, maintain aseptic technique. Postoperative Care: Monitor recovery, provide meds, maintain records. Radiography: Take/process X-rays. Equipment Maintenance: Clean and sterilize instruments. Client Communication: Explain postoperative care. Emergency Response: Assist in emergency surgeries.

Requirements

High school diploma
Active CA-RVT license
Clinical surgery experience
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to calculate drug doses, CRIs, and estimates
Must obtain CA Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit within 60 days
Clinical experience in veterinary surgery required
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
Consistent and reliable ability to monitor anesthesia, perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license.

Responsibilities

Prepare surgical suites, sterilize instruments, assist with patient prep.
Administer, monitor, and adjust anesthesia.
Supply instruments, maintain aseptic technique.
Monitor recovery, provide meds, maintain records.
Take/process X-rays.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Explain postoperative care.
Assist in emergency surgeries.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick time accrued, and uniforms
Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app and on onsite Veterinary Social Worker
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Monthly RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees!
Get paid to learn! We’ll cover eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework!
We also pay YOU when you hit major career milestones, earn your RVT or your VTS and get a cash bonus!
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.