Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health • Santa Barbara, CA

88d • $35

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled RVT to join our surgery team. If you are passionate about veterinary care and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of surgical experience strongly preferred.
• RVT licensure or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations for medication dosages, CRIs, and client billing.
• Must maintain California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire if not already obtained with RVT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to surgical patients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, referring veterinarians, and team members.
• Perform routine in-house laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, handling, and preparation according to hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate and professional medical records.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of medical treatments, including CRI setup/maintenance, NG tube placement, central line management, glucose curves, post-surgical care, and oxygen-dependent patient monitoring.
• Assess patient ventilation, oxygenation, and acid/base status using pulse oximetry, capnography, and arterial blood gas results.
• Assist with sedated procedures and post-operative care planning with surgeons.
• Support pack/prep staff: surgical prep, instrument cleaning, autoclave and gas sterilizer operation, and inventory management.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the surgery department.
• Deliver exemplary customer service while exercising critical thinking and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances.
• Flex-spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 3 weeks accrued paid time off.
• 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.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees