Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Tustin, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County (VSSOC) is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician for its Surgery & Anesthesia team. The technician works closely with board-certified surgeons and provides perioperative and anesthetic care for a variety of specialty procedures in a fast-paced, high-standard environment. Responsibilities include surgical nursing, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and patient recovery. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with on-call shifts available. The position is located at 2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, California. Compensation is $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience; completed on-call surgeries pay an additional $500 each, and differentials are available for swing, overnight, and weekend shifts. Full-time credentialed veterinary technicians are eligible for a sign-on bonus. Veritas Veterinary Partners supports specialty and emergency care hospitals and describes its mission as building a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals. It emphasizes collaboration, high standards of care, and its principles of “Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships.” Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and proficient in spoken and written English. Additional language fluency is preferred but not required. Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Active California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license, or ability to transfer a license from out of state.
At least two years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Prior experience in surgery and anesthesia.
Comfort monitoring ASA III or higher 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 pounds and assist with team lifts for larger patients.
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in additional languages.
Ability to work swing, overnight, or weekend shifts, for which differentials are available.

Responsibilities

Perform the essential duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician, with a focus on surgery and anesthesia.
Prepare surgical suites, equipment, and instrumentation for procedures.
Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia, including routine, advanced, and high-risk surgical cases.
Monitor anesthesia using ECG, blood pressure, capnography, pulse oximetry, temperature, ventilator settings, CRIs, and blood gas measurements.
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 postoperative 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.
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients when appropriate.
Uphold hospital standards with courtesy, professionalism, and empathy.