Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery
About The Position
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery $23.00 – $33.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Sign-on or relocation bonus available! $1,000 annual CE allowance. Full-time opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska at Pet Emergency Treatment (PET) Schedule: Full-time, 36–40 hours per week; 10-hour shifts, day schedule Live Boldly. Care Brilliantly. Join Pet Emergency Treatment (PET AK), Alaska's premier specialty hospital, and bring your skills to a place where adventure and purpose meet. Located in Anchorage, between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, our hospital is a vital part of the state's veterinary community. We're seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and finds fulfillment in compassionate, skilled patient care. Why Join Pet Emergency Treatment (PET AK) At PET AK, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join a collaborative, supportive team that values skill, empathy, and growth. You'll practice hands-on surgical and emergency medicine alongside teammates who invest in your development and share a commitment to compassionate patient care.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience, in a surgical or emergency setting
- Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Proficiency in surgical prep, instrument handling and sterilization
- Organized, compassionate, and calm under pressure
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) highly preferred, not required
Responsibilities
- Provide surgical and nursing care in alignment with doctor's orders
- Prepare patients, surgical suites, and instruments for procedures using aseptic technique
- Assist veterinarians during surgical and specialty procedures
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
- Place IV catheters
- Calculate and administer medications
- Perform in-house lab work and sample analysis
- Support patient comfort and communicate updates with clients
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
Benefits
- Sign-on or relocation bonus available (relocation assistance of $3,000–$5,000 depending on commitment)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Health care spending or reimbursement accounts (HSAs/FSAs)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- $1,000 annual CE allowance
- Paid license renewals
- Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
- Employee discounts
- Additional workplace perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
