Copy of Denver Veterinary Specialists - Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Quinte West, ON

3d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Veterinary Specialists (DVS) is seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our Surgery & Anesthesia Specialty Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Board-Certified Surgeons and help build a new specialty practice from the ground up. We are looking for RVTs who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to growing the practice, enjoy mentoring and training fellow team members, and have the confidence and clinical expertise to manage high-acuity cases. All hired technicians will complete onboarding and specialty training at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. Training will continue through the launch of our new Denver Veterinary Specialists location, which is set for Fall 2026.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgery and anesthesia
Experience managing anesthesia for ASA III and higher-risk patients
Proficient in anesthetic induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery
Strong understanding of anesthetic monitoring, including: ECG, Blood pressure, SpO₂, Capnography, Temperature monitoring
Ability to recognize and respond to anesthetic complications
Skilled in surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining sterile technique
Familiarity with anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and accurate perioperative documentation
Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with surgeons and specialty team members
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Specialty hospital experience preferred, but not required
Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, pre-anesthetic preparation, and medication administration
Induce, intubate, and monitor anesthesia for surgical procedures
Continuously monitor anesthetic depth and vital parameters throughout procedures
Assist with surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile surgical environment
Provide attentive post-operative recovery monitoring and pain assessment
Operate and maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and surgical instruments
Accurately document anesthesia records and perioperative care
Collaborate closely with surgeons and the specialty team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care