Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veritas Veterinary Partners; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support with Talkspace

401k retirement plan options with company match

Continuing education support

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking a Veterinary Technician specializing in Surgery & Anesthesia located in San Rafael, CA. This role involves overseeing appointments, managing in-patient assessments, and providing exceptional nursing care to patients.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in a specialty veterinary setting, and strong communication skills. Competitive hourly pay between $34 to $38, along with generous benefits including a sign-on bonus and continuing education support, make this an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a veterinary specialty setting required.
• RVT or VTS preferred but not required with right candidates.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing appointments and managing clients throughout their visit.
• Participating with the Surgeon’s in-patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples.
• Executing, inducing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events.
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients.

Skills

Advanced anesthesia knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive thinking

Positive attitude

Education

RVT or VTS preferred

Minimum of 2 years experience in a veterinary specialty setting

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

San Rafael, CA

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like‑minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top‑tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well‑being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

About PESCM

PESCM, located in San Rafael, is the only 24/7 veterinary hospital in Marin County, with specialties in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Radiology, and Critical Care. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our medicine, our service, our communication, and ourselves.

Why PESCM

We are not your typical veterinary hospital. PESCM is run by managers who have been with the hospital for a decade or more, all promoted from within. We are former nurses and client service staff who understand what employees need, because we’ve been there ourselves: predictable schedules, regular time off, competitive pay, generous benefits, and a nurturing yet professional environment that fosters your growth and success. We know the winning recipe is making a space for you to do good work and be part of the special kind of team unique to veterinary medicine, where the only way to combat compassion fatigue is to take care of each other.

About the Job

• Overseeing appointments and managing clients throughout their visit
• Participating with the Surgeon’s in‑patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient and procedural assessment such as radiography and CT
• Executing, inducing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
• Review and understanding of all medical records pertinent to patient care
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients, being a strong patient advocate during the patient’s hospitalization
• Maintaining all equipment on a per‑use basis ensuring the safety and best practice care of all patients
• Providing extensive client communication and education upon patient admit and at discharge regarding post‑operative care medications
• Ability to work occasional holidays and OT as needed

About You

• Advanced knowledge along with preparation and administration of injectable and inhaled anesthetic agents
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a veterinary specialty setting required
• RVT, or VTS preferred but not required with right candidates
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule

Tues‑Fri, 10:00am - 8:30pm

Bonus

$3,000 for licensed technicians

Benefits and Compensation

• Base Pay: $34 - $38 USD per hour
• $200 for being on call, plus an additional $200 if called in
• $3.00/hr overnight and $2.00/hr weekend different (stacked)
• Sign‑on bonus
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options – some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full‑time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full‑time team members
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
• Double pay for holidays
• In‑house fun committee

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.