Surgical Veterinary Technician | RVT with Sign-On Bonus

ethosveterinaryhealth; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and 4

401(k)

Three weeks of accrued paid time off

CE allowance

RVT license reimbursements

Uniforms provided

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, a specialty and emergency veterinary network, is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to support advanced anesthesia, perioperative nursing, surgical assistance, and post-operative care.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in veterinary surgery, RVT credentials preferred, and strong anesthesia skills in a fast-paced specialty setting. Sign-on bonus available and schedule includes Sunday–Thursday.

Qualifications

• One to two years of veterinary surgery experience.
• Experience with veterinary anesthesia and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and perioperative care.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, surgical suites, instruments, and equipment for specialty surgical procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during surgery while maintaining sterile technique and anticipating procedural needs.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery while closely evaluating patient vital signs and safety.
• Provide pre-operative assessments, perioperative nursing care, and post-operative patient monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed and maintain accurate medical records.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments, anesthesia equipment, and procedural areas.
• Provide compassionate client communication, including post-operative care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain surgical inventory and ensure necessary supplies and equipment are readily available.
• Follow hospital safety, infection control, anesthesia, and surgical protocols.

Skills

Veterinary surgery experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical patient care

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Education

RVT credential preferred

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health, a specialty and emergency veterinary network, is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to support advanced anesthesia, perioperative nursing, surgical assistance, and post-operative care.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in veterinary surgery, RVT credentials preferred, and strong anesthesia skills in a fast-paced specialty setting. Sign-on bonus available and schedule includes Sunday–Thursday.