Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia

We are especially interested in:

• Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT/LVT/CVT) or individuals eligible for credentialing
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong anesthesia or surgical backgrounds

Candidates with experience in:

• Specialty Surgery
• Emergency & Critical Care
• High-Volume Surgery
• High-Volume Spay/Neuter
• Specialty Referral Medicine
• Anesthesia & Analgesia

Our specialty services include:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Behavioral Medicine
• Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
• Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy

• Dedicated Surgical Suites
• Advanced Anesthesia Monitoring
• Mechanical Ventilation
• CT Imaging
• Digital Radiology
• Fluoroscopy
• Endoscopy
• Comprehensive In-House Laboratory
• Dedicated ICU

What You’ll Do

• Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgery
• Calculate anesthetic protocols and administer medications
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, temperature, and ventilation
• Recognize anesthetic changes and communicate concerns quickly
• Assist with soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and surgical workflow
• Prepare instruments, surgical packs, and equipment
• Provide post-operative nursing care and pain management support

• Assist with emergency surgical cases and urgent procedures
• Support ICU and hospitalized surgical patients
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
• Participate in CPR and emergency response situations
• Collaborate with Emergency clinicians during critical cases

Technical Responsibilities

• IV catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Medication administration (IV, IM, SQ, Oral)
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Radiology support
• Patient assessment and nursing care
• Accurate medical documentation

Team Collaboration

• Partner with surgeons, Emergency clinicians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Service teams
• Support efficient surgical workflow during high-volume periods
• Maintain a collaborative team culture
• Provide compassionate patient care and client support

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, or high-volume surgical environments
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring, patient safety, and perioperative nursing
• Ability to remain calm and organized during urgent and emergency situations
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced specialty hospital

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)
• Emergency and Specialty Hospital experience
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience
• Surgical nursing experience
• Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery experience
• RECOVER CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience managing anesthesia for complex surgical procedures

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and remaining active for extended periods
• Safely lifting, carrying, and assisting with movement of animals and equipment up to 50 pounds, with assistance when needed
• Safely restraining and positioning canine and feline patients during examinations, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery
• Performing repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including catheter placement, venipuncture, medication administration, anesthesia support, and equipment operation
• Working around blood, bodily fluids, sharps, medical gases, anesthetic agents, infectious materials, animal dander, odors, cleaning agents, and veterinary chemicals
• Wearing required PPE, including surgical attire, gloves, masks, eye protection, and radiation safety equipment
• Responding quickly during emergencies, including CPR and life-saving interventions
• Communicating effectively with doctors, technicians, assistants, clients, leadership, and referring veterinary partners
• Adapting to changing priorities in a high-volume clinical environment

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Health Mental Health Support – Access confidential mental health resources, wellness tools, and support designed to promote emotional well-being.
• Rocket Lawyer Legal Support – Access legal resources and guidance for employees and immediate family members.

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Licensure Renewal
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Student Loan Assistance Opportunities

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance
• CE Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Leadership Development Programs
• Specialty Technician Growth Opportunities

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Additional benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Collaborative Team Culture
• Career Advancement Opportunities