Surgery Veterinary Technician
About The Position
At VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, you’ll be part of anemergency, specialty, and primary care hospital delivering advanced, team-based medicine. Our Surgery service is supported by three board-certified surgeons, a surgical resident, and a dedicated anesthesiologist, allowing for a wide range of complex and advanced procedures. As a teaching-focused hospital, we prioritize mentorship, collaboration, and high standards of care—creating an environment where technicians can continue to grow and refine their skills. As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a critical role in supporting advanced surgical procedures from preparation through recovery. You’ll work closely with our surgeons and anesthesia team to ensure the highest level of patient care and safety. Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts. Upon complete training with the Surgery Service (commonly three to five months), associates will train to perform on-call surgery duties. Bonuses apply!
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
- Experience in surgery and anesthesia
- Strong attention to detail and patient monitoring skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Passion for high-quality, patient-centered care
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery, including pre-op assessments and catheter placement
- Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons during procedures, maintaining sterile technique
- Monitor vital signs and adjust anesthesia under doctor direction
- Provide post-operative care and pain management support
- Maintain surgical equipment and ensure proper sterilization
Benefits
- Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
- Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off
- WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
- medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
