Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

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


• $8.00 per hour weekend differential

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