Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership.Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, creating a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients' well-being.We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.About The RoleVeterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County (VSSOC) is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery & Anesthesia team. This role is ideal for an RVT who enjoys working closely with board-certified surgeons and takes pride in delivering exceptional perioperative and anesthetic care.In this position, you will play a vital role in surgical nursing, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and patient recovery, supporting a wide variety of specialty procedures in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.Core ResponsibilitiesPerform all essential duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician with a focus on surgery and anesthesiaPrepare surgical suites, equipment, and instrumentation for a variety of proceduresInduce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia for routine, advanced, and high-risk surgical casesProvide comprehensive anesthetic monitoring, including: ECGBlood pressureCapnographyPulse oximetryTemperatureVentilator settingsCRIsBlood gas measurementsAccurately calculate, administer, and manage anesthetic and analgesic medicationsAssist surgeons before, during, and after surgical proceduresMaintain sterile technique and assist with surgical scrubbing, gowning, and glovingPlace and maintain IV catheters, arterial lines, and urinary catheters as neededProvide attentive post-operative care, pain management, and recovery monitoringMonitor, document, and communicate changes in patient status to the medical teamMaintain accurate anesthetic records, surgical logs, and medical documentationProvide professional and compassionate client communication when appropriateUphold hospital standards with courtesy, professionalism, and empathy at all timesJob RequirementsActive California RVT license (or ability to transfer from out of state)Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary TechnicianPrior experience in surgery and anesthesia requiredComfortable monitoring ASA III+ patientsStrong understanding of anesthetic agents, equipment, and monitoring modalitiesAbility to multitask while remaining detail-oriented in a fast-paced surgical settingExcellent communication and teamwork skillsAbility to safely lift up to 50 lbs and assist with team lifts for larger patientsCompensation$30.00 - $40.00 per hour, dependent on experience$500 for each completed surgery for on-call shiftsDifferentials available for swings, overnights, weekendsFull time Credentialed veterinary technicians are eligible for a sign-on bonusScheduleWednesday through Saturday 9:00am - 7:00pmOn-call shifts availableEmployee BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance options401(k) with company matchEmployer-paid basic life insurance with optional add-on policiesPaid time off and sick payEmployee discounts and insurance perksEmployee referral bonus programMental health support through TalkspaceUniform allowanceContinuing education support for licensed staffCareer development and advancement opportunities within specialty departmentsLocation: 2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.For CA applicants please visit our Privacy Policy