Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are open 24/7/365 and staffed by board‑certified specialists, creating 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. Founder Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top‑tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community.

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: Located in San Rafael, PESCM is the only 24/7 veterinary hospital in Marin County, offering 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 run by managers who have been with the hospital for a decade or more, all promoted from within. Former nurses and client service staff who understand what employees need—predictable schedules, regular time off, competitive pay, generous benefits, and a nurturing yet professional environment that fosters your growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee appointments and manage clients throughout their visit.
• Participate with the surgeon’s in‑patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain and process laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine‑needle aspirates.
• Utilize different modalities of imaging for patient and procedural assessment such as radiography and CT.
• Execute, induce, monitor, and recover all assigned sedation and anesthetic events.
• Accurately calculate and deliver anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs.
• Review and understand all medical records pertinent to patient care.
• Provide empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients; act as a strong patient advocate during hospitalization.
• Maintain all equipment on a per‑use basis, ensuring safety and best practices.
• Provide extensive client communication and education upon patient admission and discharge regarding post‑operative care medications.
• Be available to work occasional holidays and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with injectable and inhaled anesthetic agents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a veterinary specialty setting.
• RVT or VTS preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community.
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun.

Salary: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 6:30 pm.

Bonus: $3,000 for licensed technicians.

Benefits and Compensation

• Highly competitive salary based on experience.
• 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 with company match.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options—some plans may be paid up to 100%.
• Basic life insurance and other voluntary insurance options 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.
• Commuter benefits.
• In‑house fun committee.

Location: 1 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903.

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, and additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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