Surgical Veterinary Technician — Advanced Anesthesia & Specialty Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k)

Three weeks paid time off

CE allowance

VetBloom access

RVT license reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty in Irvine is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join a skilled anesthesia and perioperative team. You will assist surgeons, monitor anesthesia, prepare patients and instruments, and provide post-operative care in a fast-paced specialty setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of veterinary surgery experience and RVT preferred, with strong sterile technique and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of veterinary surgery experience.
• Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, suites, instruments and equipment for specialty procedures.
• Assist surgeons while maintaining sterile technique and anticipating needs.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery; monitor vital signs.
• Provide pre-operative assessments, perioperative nursing care, and post-operative monitoring.
• Administer medications and maintain medical records.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Provide client communication including post-operative care instructions.
• Maintain surgical inventory and ensure supplies are available.
• Follow safety, infection control, anesthesia and surgical protocols.

Skills

Veterinary surgery experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health's Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty in Irvine is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join a skilled anesthesia and perioperative team. You will assist surgeons, monitor anesthesia, prepare patients and instruments, and provide post-operative care in a fast-paced specialty setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of veterinary surgery experience and RVT preferred, with strong sterile technique and excellent communication.