Surgery Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Clackamas, OR

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About The Position

The Surgery Veterinary Technician supports advanced surgical procedures and provides perioperative nursing care, working closely with surgeons, an anesthesiologist, and the surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort. The role is part of VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists’ Surgery Department, where teams collaborate across emergency/critical care, internal medicine, radiology, neurology, and rehabilitation. The teaching-focused hospital emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning while delivering patient care.

This is a full-time opportunity scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Compensation is $31–$38 per hour, negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. The position is located at 16756 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, Oregon 97015.

Requirements

• Be a credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT), or be eligible to become credentialed (VTNE eligible).
• Remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a passion for high-quality, patient-centered critical care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, including diagnostics, catheter placement, and surgical site preparation.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia alongside the board-certified anesthesiologist and surgical team.
• Assist surgeons during advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally invasive procedures.
• Operate and maintain surgical, monitoring, and anesthesia equipment.
• Provide post-operative nursing care and pain management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Infertility and gender affirmation benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
• Continuing education allowance and paid time off.
• WOOF University virtual continuing education opportunities.
• Access to health and well-being resources, including Headspace, Vault, and Lyra Health.
• Opportunities to participate in a Clinical Studies program.
• Employee pet discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed