Senior Veterinary Surgery Technician – Anesthesia Expert

PetVet Care Centers; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer contribution

CE stipends and career development

Team member pet discounts

Mental health support (EAP)

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Matthews, NC is hiring an Experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician (RVT or equivalent). The role focuses on advanced anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care within a high‑acuity surgical team.

We require 3–5+ years of hands-on surgical anesthesia monitoring; RVT preferred. Expect four‑day weeks with rotating on‑call, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years hands-on surgical monitoring in high-acuity settings
• RVT preferred or 3–5+ years equivalent surgical anesthesia monitoring experience
• Competency in live surgical anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient management
• Strong understanding of anesthetic pharmacology and physiology
• Experience with airway management, intubation, and perioperative support
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical prep, lab work

Responsibilities

• Full anesthesia management: induction, maintenance, and recovery monitoring
• Continuous intraoperative anesthesia monitoring and intervention
• Surgical assisting across elective, emergency, and specialty procedures
• Advanced patient care including airway management, stabilization, and critical nursing support
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgical prep, diagnostics, and lab sampling
• Patient recovery monitoring, triage support, and discharge communication
• Accurate and timely medical record documentation

Skills

RVT

Anesthesia monitoring

Airway management

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Surgical prep

Lab work

Independent in fast-paced env

Job description

PetVet Care Centers in Matthews, NC is hiring an Experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician (RVT or equivalent). The role focuses on advanced anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care within a high‑acuity surgical team.

We require 3–5+ years of hands-on surgical anesthesia monitoring; RVT preferred. Expect four‑day weeks with rotating on‑call, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of a nationwide network.