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Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

United Veterinary CareGroup

Fairfield, CA Posted recently

  • $25.00 to $35.00 per hour
  • Full time
  • Specialty
  • Credential required

Benefits mentioned: 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off, Pet care discount

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Surgical Registered Veterinary Technician  

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to advance your career in specialty medicine? Do you like to utilize your knowledge and skills, up to the limits of your license, and leverage the veterinarian? Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic will empower you to do just that. The surgical Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is responsible for providing high quality nursing care, assisting surgeons and anesthesia teams, and ensuring safe and efficient patient care throughout the surgical process. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members.
Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic has been providing Emergency and Specialty Veterinary services to the Solano and Napa counties since 1985. Our hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art emergency care for pets. At SPEC we care for each pet as if they were a member of our family.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for surgery and assist with anesthesia monitoring
  • Assist surgeons during procedures and patient recovery
  • Provide post-operative nursing care and treatments
  • Communicate patient updates and concerns to the Surgery Lead
  • Maintain clean, organized surgical and recovery areas
  • Follow all safety, anesthesia, and surgical protocols

Client Service

  • Support clear, compassionate client communication as directed
  • Assist with patient discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Teamwork & Professional Expectations
  • Work collaboratively with surgeons, Surgery Lead, and team members
  • Maintain professionalism and calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment
  • Participate in training, meetings, and continuing education

Qualifications

  • Veterinary Technician or Assistant experience required
  • Surgical or anesthesia experience preferred
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and patient care skills
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift and restrain patients up to 40 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and safely work in a surgical environment.
Benefits and Perks
  • Complimentary Short-Term Disability
  • Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
  • 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
  • Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
  • Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options
  • United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
  • United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
  • Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
  • Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
  • Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
  • Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
  • Digital Musculoskeletal Support
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • DailyPay on Demand

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. 

Compensation Range: $ 25-35/ hour

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Listed pay $25.00 to $35.00 per hour ($52,000 to $72,800 a year at 2,080 hours). That is about the California median of $29.15 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide

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