Registered Veterinary Technician for Surgical Practice

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network • San Rafael, CA

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About The Position

Golden Gate Veterinary Specialists, a member of Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN), is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join its surgical practice. The RVT supports surgical efficiency, anesthesia management, patient safety, and compliance with hospital protocols and standards of care. The role includes preoperative preparation and diagnostics, anesthesia administration and monitoring, intraoperative support, postoperative recovery, client education, equipment readiness, recordkeeping, and collaboration with the surgical team.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is energetic and takes initiative, is accountable and adaptable to change, welcomes diversity, and is willing to teach others and share ideas. The position also requires the ability to be cross-trained for front-office receptionist duties.

This is a full-time position with no nights or weekends. Compensation is $35–$43 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility.
• College or college-equivalent education as required to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Must be a team player, willing to learn new techniques and treatments, and able to accept change.
• Dependable attendance.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, including intake, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collection.
• Perform radiographs and assist with CT scans and ultrasound as trained and assigned.
• Verify required diagnostics and preoperative checklists; identify abnormalities and communicate concerns to the veterinarian before anesthesia.
• Prepare anesthetic medications, including CRIs, perform drug calculations, and check anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
• Assist with or perform anesthetic induction, intubation, and airway management within training and applicable scope of practice.
• Continuously monitor anesthetized patients, respond to changes, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Maintain anesthetic monitoring and patient support throughout procedures; assist the surgical team and prepare equipment and supplies.
• Support timely case starts and patient turnover while maintaining patient safety.
• Monitor anesthetic recovery, assess extubation readiness, and provide prescribed pain management and supportive care.
• Recognize postoperative complications, initiate appropriate interventions, and escalate concerns.
• Confirm patient stability before discharge or transfer in coordination with the veterinarian.
• Provide discharge instructions, medication guidance, and postoperative care education, including activity restrictions, follow-up recommendations, and signs of complications.
• Direct medical questions requiring veterinary assessment to the attending veterinarian.
• Check equipment and maintain emergency equipment and crash cart readiness.
• Follow sterilization protocols and maintain autoclave logs; comply with controlled substance procedures, hospital SOPs, infection prevention standards, and applicable regulations.
• Keep surgical and recovery areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in ezyVet, including anesthesia records, medications, treatments, monitoring parameters, imaging procedures, and patient responses.
• Complete required checklists and documentation to meet hospital standards.
• Demonstrate punctuality, accountability, initiative, and effective communication; collaborate with veterinarians and team members to support patient safety and efficient workflows.
• Contribute to team training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
• Be capable of cross-training for front-office receptionist duties.

Benefits

• Time away from work, including no nights or weekends, a robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits, Health Savings Accounts, wellbeing support, and free counseling and referral services.
• 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and continuing education opportunities.
• Life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, commuting benefits, and other benefits.
• Company-provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinic dietary sales.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree