Registered Veterinary Technician for Surgical Practice

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network • San Rafael, CA

9d • $35 - $43

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 plays an essential role in surgical efficiency, anesthesia management, patient safety, and compliance with hospital protocols and standards of care. The position includes preparing patients for surgery, supporting diagnostic imaging, administering and monitoring anesthesia, assisting during procedures, supporting recovery, educating clients, maintaining equipment and records, and collaborating with the surgical team.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is energetic and proactive, is willing to teach and share ideas, is open to diversity and change, and is accountable. The role also calls for a friendly, people-oriented team member with strong communication skills who can be cross-trained for front office receptionist duties.

Requirements

• Previous experience, training, or education in a veterinary facility.
• College or college-equivalent education as required to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be cross-trained for front office receptionist duties.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, learn new techniques and treatments, and accept change.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum eight-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 accurate 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, recognize changes, and address or escalate concerns promptly.
• Provide anesthetic monitoring and patient support throughout surgical procedures; assist the surgical team and prepare equipment and supplies.
• Support timely case starts and efficient patient turnover while maintaining patient safety.
• Monitor anesthetic recovery, assess extubation readiness, and provide prescribed pain management and supportive care.
• Recognize recovery 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 potential complications.
• Refer medical questions requiring veterinary assessment to the attending veterinarian.
• Check equipment and maintain emergency equipment and crash cart readiness.
• Follow sterilization protocols, maintain autoclave logs, and 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 and timely ezyVet medical records, including anesthesia records, medications, treatments, monitoring parameters, imaging procedures, and patient responses.
• Complete checklists and documentation to ensure records meet hospital standards.
• Demonstrate punctuality, accountability, initiative, and effective communication; collaborate with veterinarians and team members.
• Contribute to team training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• No nights or weekends.
• Robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time and 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, and wellbeing support including 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 the clinic's dietary sales.

What This Job Offers

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