Registered Veterinary Technician Specialty Mobile Surgery

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Join our team and receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus after successfully completing four months of continuous employment in good standing. Join One of Northern California's Fastest-Growing Mobile Surgical Practices Travel to leading veterinary hospitals throughout Northern California while working one-on-one with a board-certified veterinary surgeon. This is a rare opportunity to develop advanced surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative nursing skills in a rapidly growing specialty mobile surgery practice. We currently partner with 62 veterinary hospitals, and our referral network continues to expand, providing an exceptionally diverse surgical caseload and outstanding opportunities for professional growth. Whether you're an experienced surgical technician or an RVT looking to take your skills to the next level, this position offers individualized mentorship, advanced training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care every day. Why This Position Is Different Unlike traditional veterinary technician positions, you'll work directly alongside a board-certified veterinary surgeon as an integral member of a small, highly collaborative surgical team. You'll have the opportunity to: Work one-on-one with an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon Assist with advanced orthopedic, soft tissue, reconstructive, and oncologic surgeries Travel to a wide variety of general practice, emergency, and specialty hospitals throughout Northern California Develop advanced surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative nursing skills through individualized mentorship Experience a diverse caseload where no two days are the same Build meaningful relationships with veterinary teams across Northern California Help shape one of the region's fastest-growing independently owned specialty mobile surgery practices Our philosophy is simple: exceptional patient care, exceptional teamwork, and continuous learning—without the pressures of corporate quotas. Job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who enjoys surgery, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in providing exceptional patient care. As part of our mobile surgery team, you will work directly alongside an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon performing advanced orthopedic and soft tissue procedures at partnering veterinary hospitals throughout Northern California. The ideal candidate possesses excellent surgical nursing skills, confidence in anesthesia monitoring, outstanding organizational abilities, and a strong desire to continue learning. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to expand your knowledge while working with a variety of veterinary teams and surgical cases. Job Highlights Direct collaboration with an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon One-on-one surgical training and mentorship Exposure to advanced orthopedic, soft tissue, reconstructive, and oncologic procedures Diverse caseload across general practice, emergency, and specialty hospitals Opportunity to significantly advance your surgical and anesthesia skills Flexible scheduling with travel variety Small, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter Independently owned practice focused on patients and people—not corporate metrics Opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly expanding specialty surgery service No overnight shifts No overnight hospitalization care About Us Golden State Veterinary Specialists is an independently owned specialty mobile surgery practice based in Rocklin/Roseville, California. The practice is led by an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon with more than 12 years of specialty surgical experience in private specialty practice, emergency hospitals, and academic veterinary medicine. Our goal is to make advanced surgical care accessible by bringing specialty surgery directly to veterinary hospitals throughout Northern California. Today, we proudly partner with 62 veterinary hospitals, and that network continues to grow. Every week brings new hospitals, new colleagues, and an exciting variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical cases. Our mission is simple: Deliver exceptional surgical care while strengthening relationships with our partnering hospitals through collaboration, compassion, and excellence. As an independently owned practice, our decisions are guided by what is best for our patients, our partnering hospitals, and our team—not corporate metrics. Position Overview In this role, you will be responsible for every aspect of surgical support in a mobile setting—from preparation through patient recovery—helping ensure efficient procedures, patient safety, and exceptional surgical outcomes. Every day is different. One day you may assist with TPLO procedures and fracture repairs; the next you may be involved in oncologic surgery, reconstructive procedures, airway surgery, or advanced soft tissue cases. Responsibilities include preparing operating rooms at host hospitals, maintaining sterile technique, assisting during surgery, managing anesthesia, monitoring patients, recovering surgical patients, sterilizing equipment, coordinating logistics, and helping ensure our mobile surgery service operates efficiently. Key Responsibilities Prepare operating rooms, sterile fields, and instrumentation at partnering hospitals Assist with orthopedic, soft tissue, reconstructive, and oncologic surgical procedures Prepare and organize procedure-specific implants, orthopedic power equipment, and specialty surgical instrumentation to ensure each surgery proceeds efficiently and safely. Maintain strict aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures Assist with patient induction, anesthesia monitoring (under veterinarian supervision), recovery, and post-operative care Obtain and assist with preoperative and postoperative digital radiographs when needed Clean, pack, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments according to industry standards Maintain surgical equipment and inventory Load and unload equipment, implants, instruments, and supplies into the company vehicle Drive and care for the company vehicle used for mobile service operations Communicate professionally with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients Support inventory management, scheduling, and light administrative duties Accurately document surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care in accordance with professional and legal standards Requirements Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license Minimum one year of RVT experience preferred Surgical experience strongly preferred; however, we are willing to train an enthusiastic technician with a strong work ethic and passion for surgery Strong skills in surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient handling Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Willingness to travel throughout Northern California Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for extended periods Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Calm, respectful, and professional under pressure Flexibility to occasionally work weekends and holidays when surgical schedules require Perform all essential RVT duties in compliance with California regulations Work Environment This position involves working in a variety of veterinary hospitals and may include: Handling anxious, fearful, fractious, or aggressive patients Exposure to infectious diseases, controlled substances, anesthetic gases, and biohazardous materials Loud noises, strong odors, animal waste, and occasional risk of bites or scratches Strict adherence to OSHA standards, DEA regulations, radiation safety protocols, and all applicable federal and California veterinary regulations is required. Compensation & Benefits Compensation Competitive hourly wage: $28–$36/hour, depending on experience and qualifications Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Sick Leave Retirement Plan Employee Discount CE Allowance California RVT License Reimbursement Professional Development Assistance Professional Growth One-on-one mentorship with an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon Daily exposure to advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery Continuous learning in anesthesia and perioperative nursing Opportunity to develop skills toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification Work alongside experienced veterinary teams throughout Northern California Bonus Points If You Have Experience in specialty or referral medicine Emergency or critical care experience Advanced anesthesia monitoring skills Orthopedic surgical experience Experience with digital radiography Strong organizational and inventory management skills A passion for mentoring teammates and continuing education Interest in pursuing Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification Why You'll Love Working Here We're building something special. As one of the fastest-growing independently owned mobile surgery practices in Northern California, every team member plays an important role in our success. You'll enjoy a collaborative, respectful culture where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work directly improves the lives of patients, clients, and veterinary teams throughout the region. If you're passionate about surgery and want to grow your skills alongside a board-certified veterinary surgeon while helping build an exceptional specialty practice, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville