Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

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
• $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

Location: 2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780