Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia
- Pay
- $30 – $40 per hour
- Location
- Tustin, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Associate degree
- Listed
- 19 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Active California RVT license (or ability to transfer from out of state)
- Surgical nursing
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Anesthetic agent and equipment knowledge
- Sterile technique
- IV catheter placement
- Anesthetic and analgesic medication management
- Anesthetic and surgical record documentation
Also useful
- Arterial line placement
- Ventilator management
- Blood gas analysis
- Experience monitoring ASA III+ patients
- Specialty or emergency veterinary hospital experience
About the role
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, create 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 Role
Veterinary 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 Responsibilities
- Perform all essential duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician with a focus on surgery and anesthesia
- Prepare surgical suites, equipment, and instrumentation for a variety of procedures
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia for routine, advanced, and high-risk surgical cases
- Provide comprehensive anesthetic monitoring, including:
- ECG
- Blood pressure
- Capnography
- Pulse oximetry
- Temperature
- Ventilator settings
- CRIs
- Blood gas measurements
- Accurately calculate, administer, and manage anesthetic and analgesic medications
- Assist surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Maintain sterile technique and assist with surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving
- Place and maintain IV catheters, arterial lines, and urinary catheters as needed
- Provide attentive post-operative care, pain management, and recovery monitoring
- Monitor, document, and communicate changes in patient status to the medical team
- Maintain accurate anesthetic records, surgical logs, and medical documentation
- Provide professional and compassionate client communication when appropriate
- Uphold hospital standards with courtesy, professionalism, and empathy at all times
Job Requirements
- Active California RVT license (or ability to transfer from out of state)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician
- Prior experience in surgery and anesthesia required
- Comfortable monitoring ASA III+ patients
- Strong understanding of anesthetic agents, equipment, and monitoring modalities
- Ability to multitask while remaining detail-oriented in a fast-paced surgical setting
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and assist with team lifts for larger patients
Compensation
- $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, dependent on experience
- $500 for each completed surgery for on-call shifts
- Differentials available for swings, overnights, weekends
- Full time Credentialed veterinary technicians are eligible for a sign-on bonus
Schedule
- Wednesday through Saturday 9:00am - 7:00pm
- On-call shifts available
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional add-on policies
- Paid time off and sick pay
- Employee discounts and insurance perks
- Employee referral bonus program
- Mental health support through Talkspace
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education support for licensed staff
- Career development and advancement opportunities within specialty departments
Location: 2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780
Base Pay $30—$40 USD
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
Veritas 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.
From Veritas Veterinary Partners's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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