Registered Veterinary Technician for Surgical Practice

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN) brings together leading veterinary specialty brands to serve as one of the largest veterinary specialty networks with more than 60 primary locations, numerous satellite clinics, and 100+ board-certified specialty DVMs and service lines co-located to offer clients coordinated, one-stop specialty care. AOSN is excellence-driven in clinical care, research, education, and residency training across every specialty it operates.

Golden Gate Veterinary Specialists, a member of Animal Outpatient Specialty Network, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone excited about working in Surgery . We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

- Positive attitude
- Energetic
- Takes initiative
- Willing to teach others and share ideas
- Open to diversity
- Adaptable to change
- Accountable

Requirements

Surgical RVT – Responsibilities The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) plays an essential role in surgical efficiency, anesthesia management, patient safety, and compliance with established hospital protocols and standards of care.

1. Preoperative Assessment, Preparation and Diagnostic Imaging

- Prepare patients for surgery, including patient intake, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collection.
- Perform radiographs and assist with advanced diagnostic imaging, including CT scans and ultrasound, as trained and assigned.
- Verify required diagnostics and preoperative checklists are complete.
- Identify abnormalities and communicate concerns to the veterinarian before anesthesia.

2. Anesthetic Administration and Patient Monitoring

- Prepare anesthetic medications, including CRIs, and perform accurate drug calculations.
- Check anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment before procedures.
- Assist with or perform anesthetic induction, intubation, and airway management within training and applicable scope of practice.
- Continuously monitor patients under anesthesia, recognize changes, and promptly address or escalate concerns.

3. Intraoperative Care and Procedural Coordination

- Maintain anesthetic monitoring and patient support throughout surgical procedures.
- Assist the surgical team, anticipate procedural needs, and prepare equipment and supplies.
- Support timely case starts and efficient patient turnover without compromising patient safety.

4. Anesthetic Recovery and Postoperative Stabilization

- Monitor anesthetic recovery, assess extubation readiness, and provide prescribed pain management and supportive care.
- Recognize complications, initiate appropriate interventions, and escalate concerns.
- Confirm patient stability before discharge or transfer in coordination with the veterinarian.

5. Client Education and Continuity of Care

- Provide discharge instructions, medication guidance, and postoperative care education.
- Explain activity restrictions, follow-up recommendations, and signs of potential complications.
- Direct medical questions or concerns requiring veterinary assessment to the attending veterinarian.

6. Surgical Equipment Readiness and Regulatory Compliance

- Perform equipment checks and maintain emergency equipment and crash cart readiness.
- Follow sterilization protocols and maintain required autoclave logs.
- Comply with controlled substance procedures, hospital SOPs, infection prevention standards, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked surgical and recovery areas.

7. Clinical Recordkeeping and Quality Assurance

- Maintain accurate, timely medical records in ezyVet, including anesthesia records, medications, treatments, monitoring parameters, imaging procedures, and patient responses.
- Complete required checklists and documentation to ensure records meet hospital standards.

8. Professional Practice and Surgical Team Collaboration

- Demonstrate punctuality, accountability, initiative, and effective communication.
- Collaborate with veterinarians and team members to support patient safety and efficient workflows.
- Contribute to team training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

- Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
- Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
- Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

- Phlebotomy
- IV catheter placement
- Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
- Anesthetic induction
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Assisting in surgery
- Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues
- Apply bandages and/or splints
- Wound care
- Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
- Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

- Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
- Exceed the client’s expectations of service
- Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
- Housekeeping/ maintenance
- Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
- Ability to recognize potential patient issues
- Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
- Record keeping
- Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

- College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician
- Dependable attendance is required
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
- The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

- Time away from work including no nights or weekends , a robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and Health Savings Accounts, as well as wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.
- Additional benefits for life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, commuting, and more.
- Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
- Monthly bonus based on clinic’s dietary sales.

ADG/AOSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Salary Description
$35 - 43 / hour depending on experience