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Surgical Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health·Irvine, California

$27 - $32/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Key responsibilities include preparing and assisting in surgeries, monitoring patients during procedures, and providing comprehensive post-operative care. The technician will also manage instrument sterilization, administer medications, maintain detailed records, and handle client communication regarding post-op instructions.

[https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20170327213415_XFZHQ3KMDU0O7KXS/layout/20241113220918-image.png] Surgery Veterinary Technician Sunday- Thursday $27 - $33/hr Sign-On Bonus!

About Us: At Pacific Care Pet Emergency and Specialty, care, collaboration, and comprehensive expertise drive everything we do.

We treat each pet as if they were our own, creating a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners.

Working closely with primary veterinarians, we prioritize open communication and seamless access to support.

Our dedicated team offers a full spectrum of services, including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, emergency, and critical care, all backed by a commitment to continual learning and medical advancement.

If you're passionate about veterinary care, we’d love to have you on our team!

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our surgery team. The ideal candidate is a quick thinker, thrives under pressure, and has experience with anesthetic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Surgical
  • Prep &
  • Assistance: Prepare and assist in surgeries, including sterile setup and anesthesia monitoring.
  • Patient
  • Care: Conduct pre-op assessments, monitor patients during surgery, and provide post-op care.
  • Instrument
  • Sterilization: Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Medication &
  • Documentation: Administer medications and maintain detailed patient records.
  • Client
  • Communication: Provide post-op instructions and answer client questions.
  • Inventory
  • Management: Manage surgical supplies, ensuring the suite is stocked and organized.
  • Safety &
  • Protocol
  • Compliance: Follow all safety and infection control protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Certification: RVT preferred
  • Experience: 1-2 years in veterinary surgery

Schedule

  • Sunday - Thursday
  • Full-Time

Compensation

$27 - $33/ hr

Benefits

  • Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
  • Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
  • Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
  • VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
  • License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine.
  • As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually.
  • The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.
  • Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence.
  • Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Requirements

Candidates must be compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Veterinary Technicians with experience in anesthetic procedures, thriving under pressure as quick thinkers. The preferred qualification is RVT certification, alongside 1-2 years of experience specifically in veterinary surgery.

  • professional certificate
  • Inventory Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Record Keeping
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Critical Care
  • Infection Control
  • Client Communication
  • Internal Medicine
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Oncology
  • Emergency Care
  • Surgical Prep
  • Post-op Care
  • Sterile Setup
  • Pre-op Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$27 - $32/hr
Location
Irvine, California
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Sep 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for...

Salary listed on 606 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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In California, surgical veterinary technician roles are typically in demand at busy clinics and specialty practices that need support with anesthesia, surgical prep, and fast-paced patient care. Competition is strongest for candidates with RVT certification and 1-2 years of veterinary surgery experience, plus the ability to stay calm and think quickly under pressure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight anesthetic procedure experience and surgical teamwork.

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