Surgical Veterinary Technician
About this role
Surgical Registered Veterinary Technician
Park Veterinary Hospital | Durham, NC
Park Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing team in Durham, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys spending the majority of their week in surgery while still having the opportunity to utilize their technical skills in appointments and advanced patient care.
Our busy, multi-doctor hospital is committed to providing high-quality medicine in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where technicians are highly utilized and encouraged to continue growing their skills.
What You'll Be Doing
Surgery & Anesthesia
You'll spend most of your schedule working alongside our veterinarians in surgery, providing exceptional anesthesia and surgical support.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing patients for surgery and performing pre-operative assessments
- Calculating anesthetic protocols under veterinarian supervision
- Placing and maintaining IV catheters
- Administering medications via SQ, IM, and IV routes
- Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia
- Performing intubation and extubation
- Monitoring ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and anesthetic depth
- Maintaining detailed anesthesia records
- Assisting with pain management and post-operative recovery
- Preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment
- Maintaining surgical packs and supporting an efficient surgical suite
RVT Appointment Day
On your non-surgery day, you'll utilize your credentialed technician skills by managing RVT appointments and supporting advanced patient care, including:
- Dental rechecks
- Sedation and monitoring for ultrasound procedures
- Drop-off appointments and treatments
- ACTH stimulation testing and other technician appointments
- Patient treatments, diagnostics, and client education
- Assisting the medical team with hospitalized patients and procedures as needed
Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
- Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing experience
- Comfortable placing IV catheters, collecting blood samples, and administering medications
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Passion for providing exceptional patient care and advancing veterinary medicine
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Spend the majority of your week doing surgery and anesthesia
- Utilize your RVT license through dedicated technician appointments
- Collaborative team that values technician expertise
- Modern equipment and progressive medicine
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
- Positive, supportive hospital culture focused on teamwork
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation + Monthly Bonus Opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 resources)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Continuing education support for credentialed technicians
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet care discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth opportunities within a collaborative, multi-doctor hospital
If you're an RVT who loves surgery but also enjoys the variety of technician appointments and advanced nursing care, we'd love to meet you. Join Park Veterinary Hospital and become part of a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact on patient care is recognized every day.
CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Company at a glance
At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other.
We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people.
Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit.
Our work is guided by four core pillars
- Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise
- Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth
- Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike
- Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love
Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
Top Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health support
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education support
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet care discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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