Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Dentistry

Standiford Veterinary Center; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Short-Term Disability

Complimentary Life Insurance; with opt

Company Sponsored EAP (Headspace)

401K with company match up to 3%

Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3‑tI

Flexible Spending Account / HSA / HRA

Dental Insurance (United Healthcare)

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability option

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 depending on exp

Full-Time, 4/10 Alternative schedule

Job summary

United Veterinary Care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support surgery and dentistry. You will partner with surgeons, assist in anesthesia, and help manage patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Strong RVT credentials and surgical experience are required. You will prep patients, assist with diagnostics, and train team members while ensuring precise dosing, safe restraint, and high-quality records.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician credential and 1–3 years of RVT experience in a veterinary surgical setting.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement and endotracheal tube placement in dogs and cats.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Calm, adaptable approach when priorities shift; patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with surgeons on appointments and consultations, and prepare and present treatment estimates.
• Oversee anesthesia induction, preparation, monitoring, and recovery for surgical patients across ASA classifications.
• Obtain pre- and postoperative diagnostics, apply radiographic positioning, and perform treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Calculate medication doses and administer IV, IM, SQ, oral, and topical medications.
• Set up and maintain anesthesia equipment, troubleshoot issues, and assist with patient safety and comfort.

Skills

RVT credentials

Surgical RVT experience

IV catheter placement

Endotracheal intubation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Education

RVT credential

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Dentistry

Bring your skills. Support every patient. Make every detail count.

Love the precision of surgical care and the teamwork behind a smooth recovery? Put your RVT experience to work in a hands‑on role supporting surgeons, collaborating with specialists, and caring for patients before, during, and after their procedures.

From the first consult to recovery monitoring, you’ll help keep patient care moving while sharing your knowledge with the clinical support team.

What you’ll do

• Partner with surgeons on appointments and consultations, collaborate with specialists on surgical cases, and prepare and present treatment estimates.
• Oversee and carry out anesthesia induction, patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery for assigned surgical patients, including patients across ASA classifications.
• Obtain pre- and postoperative diagnostics, apply radiographic positioning and technique, and perform treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Calculate medication doses and administer IV, IM, SQ, oral, and topical medications.
• Place and maintain IV catheters, place endotracheal tubes in dogs and cats, and administer and monitor IV fluids and blood products.
• Set up and maintain anesthesia equipment, perform leak checks, and troubleshoot equipment and anesthetic problems.
• Handle and restrain patients safely, prepare them for surgery, and handle therapeutic agents and surgical instruments properly.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including anesthetic observations and treatments.
• Train and support clinical team members, help onboard new staff, and assist other departments as needed.

What you’ll bring

• Registered Veterinary Technician credentials and 1-3 years of RVT experience in a veterinary surgical setting.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement and maintenance and endotracheal tube placement in dogs and cats.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• A calm, adaptable approach when priorities shift, plus patience, a positive attitude, and a team-first mindset.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• The ability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 40 pounds and work on your feet for most of the day.

Ready to bring your skills to the team?

If you take pride in careful preparation, attentive monitoring, and supporting the people beside you, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your surgical experience and passion for patient care to your next RVT role.

Benefits

• Complimentary Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3-tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Accountoptions
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• Digital Musculoskeletal Support
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Partnership with Purdue Veterinary Technology Program
• Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 depending on experience
• Full-Time, 4/10 Alternative work week

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.