Registered Veterinary Technician (Surgery & Anesthesia) - Veterinary Referral Associates

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500.00 based on your experience!

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates is currently seeking Surgery & Anesthesia - Registered Veterinary Technician (Day Shift) to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Surgery & Anesthesia - Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team! who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD has earned national recognition as one of the most established and respected specialty veterinary and emergency hospitals in the country — seeing cases from across Maryland and as far as Pennsylvania, with 24/7 emergency care available without an appointment every day of the year including holidays. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and offers an extraordinary breadth of specialty services including dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, surgery, diagnostic imaging, feline radioactive iodine hyperthyroid therapy, and a board-certified veterinary criticalist for life-threatening conditions

Anesthesia Veterinary Technicians are responsible for, but not limited to:

• Inducing, intubating, and monitoring anesthesia on critical cases
• Drug calculations and administration
• Obtaining vitals, placing IV as well as arterial catheters, phlebotomy, doppler blood pressure, radiology, blood transfusions, patient advocacy
• Instrument care, cleaning and sterilization
• Hospitalized patient nursing care for post-operative patients
• Client communication and education

Ideal Candidate's Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required)

• RVT license is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician with strong technical skills and veterinary knowledge.
• Have strong basic technical skills: IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology, ability to obtain vitals and know basic vitals parameters for dogs and cats
• Ability to safely and securely restrain animals using proper restraint techniques
• Ability to take initiative while working in a team environment
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Must have sound decision making skills and be able to multi-task while working in an environment of stress
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience monitoring anesthesia.
• Candidates may have the opportunity to perform anesthesia monitoring following sufficient in-house training and competency assessment by the hospital's anesthesiologists.

Our Surgery technician will enjoy a 4-day workweek!

We strive to help our technicians maintain a healthy work-life balance by offering set schedules so you can plan your life outside of work. Your schedule will consist of four 10-hour shifts per week with three days off. Anesthesia technicians are required to be part of the anesthesia on-call schedule and you will receive a bonus for each case you are called in for. This will include week day overnights as well as one weekend per month and one holiday per year.

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• There will be an initial 90-day training period of various shift rotations which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• On-Call Requirement: Full-time employees are required to sign up for 24 hours per month of hospital on-call coverage following 90 days of employment. Anesthesia technicians and assistants will transition to the Anesthesia on-call calendar after the Medical Director and Anesthesiologist's approval.
• Must be willing to take necessary schedule and on-call shifts. Schedule available one month in advance.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$27.52—$33.64 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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