Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Tustin, CA

1d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County (VSSOC) is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join its Surgery & Anesthesia team. The role involves working closely with board-certified surgeons and delivering perioperative and anesthetic care for a wide variety of specialty procedures in a fast-paced, high-standard environment. The technician supports 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 92780. Compensation is $30–$40 per hour, dependent on experience. On-call shifts pay $500 for each completed surgery, and differentials are available for swing shifts, overnights, and weekends. Full-time credentialed veterinary technicians are eligible for a sign-on bonus. The employer offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and sick pay; employee discounts and insurance perks; an employee referral bonus program; mental health support through Talkspace; a uniform allowance; continuing education support for licensed staff; and career development and advancement opportunities within specialty departments.

Requirements

Active California Registered Veterinary Technician license, or ability to transfer a license from out of state.
At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Prior surgery and anesthesia experience.
Comfort monitoring ASA III+ 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in languages in addition to English is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform the essential duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician with a focus on surgery and anesthesia.
Prepare surgical suites, equipment, and instrumentation for a variety of procedures.
Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia for 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 accurately.
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 post-operative 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.