Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery - Redwood City Up to
$40/hr. possible Sign-On Bonus if moved to Full Time$5.50/hr. differential paid for any hours worked between 6pm - 6am
About the role: As a Surgery Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Preoperative Care: Prepare surgical suites, sterilize instruments, assist with patient prep.
- Anesthesia: Administer, monitor, and adjust anesthesia.
- Surgical Assistance: Supply instruments, maintain aseptic technique.
- Postoperative Care: Monitor recovery, provide meds, maintain records.
- Radiography: Take/process X-rays.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Client Communication: Explain postoperative care.
- Emergency Response: Assist in emergency surgeries.
This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 6 - 12 months, with the possibility of full time employment after the contract ends.Who You Are: Seeking reliable, team-centric candidates with:
- High school diploma
- Active CA-RVT license
- Clinical surgery experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to calculate drug doses, CRIs, and estimates
- Must obtain CA Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit within 60 days
Basic Required Qualifications:- High school diploma
- Clinical experience in veterinary surgery required
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
- Consistent and reliable ability to monitor anesthesia, perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
- Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license.
Work Schedule:- Full-Time
- 4/10' s with occasional weekend day
Benefits (If moved to Full Time):- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick time accrued, 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
- Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app and on onsite Veterinary Social Worker
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Monthly RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees!
- Get paid to learn! We'll cover eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework!
- We also pay YOU when you hit major career milestones, earn your RVT or your VTS and get a cash bonus!
