Registered Surgery Veterinary Technician

Animal-Clinic-of-Chardo; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Clinic of Chardon is seeking a Surgical RVT to join our team in Chardon, OH. This role focuses on anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry, with leadership responsibilities as the surgical operations grow.

You’ll work closely with the Medical Lead, oversee surgical workflows, and help maintain AAHA standards while ensuring high-quality patient care. The position is full-time, typically four days per week, with a schedule that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) required.
• Experience in anesthesia, surgery, and/or dentistry preferred.
• Strong interest in growing into a lead surgical technician role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key surgical technician and work closely alongside the Medical Lead.
• Provide anesthesia and surgical support and help ensure excellent patient care.
• Maintain and oversee surgical equipment, including regulatory testing and compliance.
• Maintain surgical supply inventory and ensure the team has what it needs.
• Support the Medical Lead in maintaining AAHA surgical standards.
• Monitor and maintain the surgical schedule.
• Help keep surgical workflows organized, efficient, and running smoothly.
• Take an active role in supporting and developing best practices within the surgical team.

Skills

Credentialed RVT

Anesthesia

Surgery

Dentistry

Leadership potential

Education

RVT License

Job description

Now Hiring: Surgical RVT
Animal Clinic of Chardon | Chardon, OH
$20–$25/hour
? Surgery-Focused | Lead Opportunity | Full-Time

Are you an RVT who loves surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry — and is ready to take your skills to the next level?

Animal Clinic of Chardon is looking for a credentialed veterinary technician to join our team in a surgery-focused RVT role. This is more than a traditional RVT position — you’ll work closely alongside our Medical Lead and play an important role in leading and overseeing our surgical operations.

We’re looking for someone who is already experienced in anesthetics, surgery, and/or dentistry, or someone who is eager to grow into a lead surgical technician role. If you’re someone who enjoys taking ownership, staying organized, and helping a team provide excellent patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

? What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key surgical technician and work closely alongside the Medical Lead
• Provide anesthesia and surgical support and help ensure excellent patient care
• Maintain and oversee surgical equipment, including regulatory testing and compliance
• Maintain surgical supply inventory and ensure the team has what it needs
• Support the Medical Lead in maintainingAAHA surgical standards
• Monitor and maintain the surgical schedule
• Help keep surgical workflows organized, efficient, and running smoothly
• Take an active role in supporting and developing best practices within the surgical team

What We’re Looking For

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)
• Experience inanesthesia, surgery, and/or dentistry preferred
• Strong interest in growing into alead surgical technician role
• Comfortable taking ownership and helping lead surgical operations
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• A team player who communicates well and enjoys working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and support staff
• Passionate about providing high-quality patient care

This is typically a4-day-per-week schedule, with shifts varying based on the needs of the hospital.

Hospital Hours:

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

At Animal Clinic of Chardon, you’ll have the opportunity touse your skills, take ownership of your work, and grow into a leadership role within surgery. This is a great opportunity for an experienced surgical technician — or a motivated credentialed technician ready to take that next step — to have a meaningful impact on both patient care and the surgical team.

If surgery is where you thrive and you’re ready for more responsibility, we’d love to meet you!

Your Impact as a Credentialed Surgery Veterinary Technician

Note: The Credentialed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state's Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Lead Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring: You’ll induce, maintain, and monitor patients under general anesthesia, continuously assessing vital parameters and adjusting anesthetic depth as needed—recognizing changes in patient status and escalating concerns to the surgeon promptly.
• Ensure Precise Drug Calculation and Administration: You’ll accurately calculate, prepare, and administer anesthetic agents, analgesics, emergency drugs, and other medications, ensuring precise dosing tailored to each patient.
• Master Surgical Assisting and Sterile Technique: You’ll assist surgeons during procedures, maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques, manage instruments, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team throughout each case.
• Perform Phlebotomy and Diagnostics: You’ll perform venipuncture and collect samples for laboratory analysis, place IV catheters, take radiographs, and assist with the interpretation and documentation of diagnostic findings.
• Provide Post-Operative and Critical Care: You’ll manage patient recovery, monitor for post-surgical complications, administer pain management protocols