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, open 24/7/365 and 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

$27.00 - $34.00 per hour, dependent on experience

$500 for each completed surgery for on-call shifts

Differentials available for swings, overnights, weekends

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

$27 $34 USD

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.

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