Surgical RVT: Advanced Inpatient Care & Growth

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Scrub allowance

AtDove membership

Team culture

ER/ICU exposure

San Luis Obispo living

Job summary

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Surgical RVT to join our 24/7 surgery team. You’ll care for complex surgical and medical patients from admission through recovery, coordinating with board-certified surgeons, anesthesia, and other specialties.

Ideal candidates have RVT licensure and experience in specialty, emergency, or high-acuity settings, with strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• RVT license required (must be current).
• Experience in specialty or ER settings preferred.
• Experience with patient monitoring, anesthesia recovery, and complex nursing care.
• Strong communication and ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Interest in growth and learning; reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical procedures, anesthesia, and imaging with the surgery and anesthesia teams.
• Manage inpatients from admission through discharge.
• Coordinate preoperative diagnostics, lab tests, and imaging.
• Monitor post-operative patients, including pain management and recovery.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans and medical records.
• Assist surgeons with case preparation and patient care.
• Communicate with clients about updates and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with ER/ICU and other specialty services.
• Mentor junior staff and float to departments as needed.

Skills

RVT license

Specialty exp

Patient monitoring

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Surgical RVT to join our 24/7 surgery team. You’ll care for complex surgical and medical patients from admission through recovery, coordinating with board-certified surgeons, anesthesia, and other specialties.

Ideal candidates have RVT licensure and experience in specialty, emergency, or high-acuity settings, with strong communication and multitasking skills.