Registered Surgery Veterinary Technician

Now Hiring:
Surgical RVT
Animal Clinic of Chardon | Chardon, OH
$20–$25/hour
Surgery-Focused | Lead Opportunity | Full-Time

Are you an RVT who loves surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry — and is ready to take your skills to the next level?

Animal Clinic of Chardon is looking for a credentialed veterinary technician to join our team in a surgery-focused RVT role
. This is more than a traditional RVT position — you’ll work closely alongside our Medical Lead and play an important role in leading and overseeing our surgical operations
.

We’re looking for someone who is already experienced in anesthetics, surgery, and/or dentistry, or someone who is eager to grow into a lead surgical technician role
. If you’re someone who enjoys taking ownership, staying organized, and helping a team provide excellent patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

• Serve as a key surgical technician and work closely alongside the Medical Lead
• Provide anesthesia and surgical support and help ensure excellent patient care
• Maintain and oversee surgical equipment, including regulatory testing and compliance
• Maintain surgical supply inventory and ensure the team has what it needs
• Support the Medical Lead in maintaining
  AAHA surgical standards
• Monitor and maintain the surgical schedule
• Help keep surgical workflows organized, efficient, and running smoothly
• Take an active role in supporting and developing best practices within the surgical team

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)
• Experience in anesthesia, surgery, and/or dentistry preferred
• Strong interest in growing into a lead surgical technician role
• Comfortable taking ownership and helping lead surgical operations
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• A team player who communicates well and enjoys working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and support staff
• Passionate about providing high-quality patient care

This is typically a 4-day-per-week schedule
, with shifts varying based on the needs of the hospital.

Hospital

Hours:

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday:
  Closed
• Sunday:
  Closed

At Animal Clinic of Chardon, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills, take ownership of your work, and grow into a leadership role within surgery
. This is a great opportunity for an experienced surgical technician — or a motivated credentialed technician ready to take that next step — to have a meaningful impact on both patient care and the surgical team.

If surgery is where you thrive and you’re ready for more responsibility, we’d love to meet you!

Note: The Credentialed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state's Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Lead Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring: You’ll induce, maintain, and monitor patients under general anesthesia, continuously assessing vital parameters and adjusting anesthetic depth as needed—recognizing changes in patient status and escalating concerns to the surgeon promptly.
• Ensure Precise Drug Calculation and Administration: You’ll accurately calculate, prepare, and administer anesthetic agents, analgesics, emergency drugs, and other medications, ensuring precise dosing tailored to each patient.
• Master Surgical Assisting and Sterile Technique: You’ll assist surgeons during procedures, maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques, manage instruments, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team throughout each case.
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