RVT: Precision Surgery & Dentistry Specialist

United Veterinary Care; 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

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.