Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health•Asheville, NC

9d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join its Surgery team in Asheville, North Carolina. The role is suited to a skilled veterinary technician with advanced anesthesia experience who enjoys working alongside surgeons, supporting complex procedures, and providing exceptional patient care in a specialty veterinary hospital. The technician will support surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, perioperative nursing, and patient recovery while collaborating with experienced clinicians. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM–6:30 PM, and requires participation in mandatory on-call and holiday rotations. Compensation is $24–$34 per hour, based on experience and credentials. SAVES has served the Asheville community since 2009, providing emergency and specialty veterinary services through advanced veterinary medicine, progressive techniques, and collaboration with referring veterinarians. Its Surgery team supports complex cases, advanced anesthesia, and high-quality perioperative care, with an emphasis on teamwork and professional development. SAVES is part of Ethos Veterinary Health, which operates a network of specialty and emergency hospitals focused on advanced medicine, learning, teaching, and discovery.

Requirements

Registered or credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT) preferred.
Strong knowledge of anesthesia induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery.
Experience with surgical preparation, sterile technique, instrument setup, patient positioning, and perioperative nursing.
Proficiency in animal restraint, venipuncture, peripheral IV catheter placement, and medication administration.
Strong communication, organization, and client service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty hospital.
Ability to lift at least 35 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Willingness to participate in mandatory on-call and holiday rotations.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of emergency or specialty veterinary experience is preferred.
Familiarity with ECG/EKG monitoring, CT imaging, and contrast studies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for surgery, including clipping, aseptic preparation, positioning, and draping.
Induce and intubate patients and monitor anesthesia, including higher-risk ASA III–V cases.
Monitor vital signs and anesthetic depth throughout procedures and support safe recovery.
Prepare surgical suites, instrument tables, and equipment while maintaining sterile fields and aseptic technique.
Identify, organize, and prepare instruments and anticipate the surgeon’s needs during procedures.
Assist with anesthetic blocks, ECG/EKG monitoring, and other advanced anesthesia techniques.
Support CT imaging, contrast studies, and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
Provide perioperative nursing care and monitor patients before, during, and after surgery.
Perform venipuncture, place peripheral IV catheters, administer medications, and assist with diagnostic testing.
Maintain accurate medical records, monitor laboratory results, and support short-term case management.
Prepare treatment estimates, provide patient updates, coordinate discharges, and communicate with clients about their pets’ care.
Collaborate with surgeons, veterinary technicians, and the broader specialty team to provide coordinated, compassionate patient care.