Surgical Veterinary Technician
Irvine, CA
Full Time
Emergency
Experienced
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:
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:
- Mon-Wed and Sat or Sun
- Full-Time
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $26 - $34/ 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. Pm19
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