Certified Veterinary Technician, Surgery
About The Position
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in South Deerfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a CVT, RVT, or LVT looking to strengthen advanced surgical, anesthesia, and specialty medicine skills while working alongside an experienced clinical team. Join a collaborative specialty animal hospital where you’ll support advanced surgical procedures, manage complex cases, and provide exceptional patient care every day. Like human medical specialists, VESH supports primary care veterinarians with the evaluation and treatment of pets affected by trauma, chronic issues, serious illness, or unusual disorders requiring advanced training, while also providing critical and emergency veterinary care. We offer a variety of specialty services including Advanced Imaging (CT), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care. At VESH, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and continued learning. Every role in our hospital contributes to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Requirements
- Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) required
- Strong anesthesia and surgical nursing experience preferred
- Detail-oriented with excellent technical skills and patient care standards
- Dependable, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced specialty setting
- Positive team player with strong communication and time management skills
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- VTS candidates
Responsibilities
- Assist with surgical case management from admission through discharge
- Scrub in and support orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
- Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical patients
- Collect and process diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and fine needle aspirates
- Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and equipment for procedures
- Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and provide high-quality nursing care
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, doctors, and fellow technicians to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Advocate for patients through attentive monitoring, compassion, and exceptional care
Benefits
- Continuing Education + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO + Sick Time
- Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount + Immediate Family Pet Discount
- Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
