Surgery & Anesthesia RVT - Build a New Specialty Practice

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Paid time off

Six weeks parental leave

CE allowance

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Surgery & Anesthesia team at Denver Veterinary Specialists – Wash Park. This role involves prep, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and postoperative care for high-acuity cases.

You will work with board-certified surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, mission-driven hospital, with onboarding at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and training through the launch of the new Denver location.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgery and anesthesia.
• Experience with ASA III or higher-risk patients preferred.
• Proficient in induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Strong communication and teamwork with surgeons and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, pre-anesthetic preparation, and medication administration.
• Induce, intubate, and monitor anesthesia for surgical procedures.
• Continuously monitor anesthetic depth and vital parameters throughout procedures.
• Assist with surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile surgical environment.
• Provide attentive post-operative recovery monitoring and pain assessment.
• Operate and maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and surgical instruments.
• Accurately document anesthesia records and perioperative care.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and the specialty team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical preparation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Monitoring equipment

Perioperative documentation

Job description

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Surgery & Anesthesia team at Denver Veterinary Specialists – Wash Park. This role involves prep, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and postoperative care for high-acuity cases.

You will work with board-certified surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, mission-driven hospital, with onboarding at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and training through the launch of the new Denver location.