Veterinary Technician (Surgery) - Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews

Job Description

Job Description

✨ NOW HIRING: Experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician (RVT or Equivalent Experience) ✨

Carolina Veterinary Specialists – Matthews, NC | PetVet Care Centers

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or technician with equivalent surgical anesthesia experience to join our Surgery team.

Minimum requirement: 3–5+ years of hands-on surgical monitoring experience in a high-acuity environment.

This is an advanced surgery and anesthesia-focused role . Candidates must already be confident and competent in anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient management.

At PetVet Care Centers, we are committed to delivering the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time , supported by a Culture of Care that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Full anesthesia management : induction, maintenance, and recovery monitoring
• Continuous intraoperative anesthesia monitoring and intervention
• Surgical assisting across elective, emergency, and specialty procedures
• Advanced patient care including airway management, stabilization, and critical nursing support
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgical prep, diagnostics, and lab sampling
• Patient recovery monitoring, triage support, and discharge communication
• Accurate and timely medical record documentation

Required Experience (RVT or Equivalent)

• RVT preferred OR 3–5+ years equivalent surgical anesthesia monitoring experience required
• Demonstrated competency in live surgical anesthesia monitoring (not observational experience)
• Strong understanding of anesthetic pharmacology, physiology, and patient response to anesthesia
• Experience with airway management, intubation, and perioperative support
• Proficient in core technical skills: IV catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical prep, lab work
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment