Denver Veterinary Specialists - Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Surgery & Anesthesia

Denver Veterinary Specialists (DVS) is seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our Surgery & Anesthesia Specialty Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Board-Certified Surgeons and help build a new specialty practice from the ground up. We are looking for RVTs who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to growing the practice, enjoy mentoring and training fellow team members, and have the confidence and clinical expertise to manage high-acuity cases.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgery and anesthesia


• Specialty hospital experience preferred, but not required


• Experience managing anesthesia for ASA III and higher-risk patients


• Proficient in anesthetic induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery


• Strong understanding of anesthetic monitoring, including:


• ECG
  
  
  
  • Blood pressure
  
  
  • SpO₂
  
  
  • Capnography
  
  
  • Temperature monitoring
  
  
  
  


• Ability to recognize and respond to anesthetic complications


• Skilled in surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining sterile technique


• Familiarity with anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and accurate perioperative documentation


• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with surgeons and specialty team members


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, pre-anesthetic preparation, and medication administration


• Induce, intubate, and monitor anesthesia for surgical procedures


• Continuously monitor anesthetic depth and vital parameters throughout procedures


• Assist with surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile surgical environment


• Provide attentive post-operative recovery monitoring and pain assessment


• Operate and maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and surgical instruments


• Accurately document anesthesia records and perioperative care


• Collaborate closely with surgeons and the specialty team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on experience


• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans paid up to 100%)


• 401(k) retirement options with company match


• Paid time off—and time to enjoy it


• Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time team members


• Continuing education allowance and CE PTO


• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees


• Mental health support through Talkspace


• Pet discounts


• Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options

Denver Veterinary Specialists – Wash Park
300 East Alameda Ave.
Denver, CO 80209