Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery
About The Position
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Surgical Veterinary Technician Assistant who is ready to roll up their sleeves, soak up knowledge, and be part of a team doing some of the most advanced veterinary medicine in New England. Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont's only 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, bringing together a collaborative team of technicians and specialists who are passionate about delivering high-quality, advanced care. With services including soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, 24/7 emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, dentistry, and oral surgery, you'll have the opportunity to assist on interesting, complex cases while building your skills and growing your career alongside a supportive team.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a veterinary or clinical setting required
- Eagerness to learn surgical support, sterile technique, and instrument handling
- Ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a fast-paced team
- Strong communication skills and a calm, focused demeanor under pressure
- Comfort with physical demands including patient handling, lifting, and potential exposure to anesthetic gases and radiation (PPE provided and required)
- Must be comfortable with physical demands of the role including patient handling, lifting, and potential exposure to anesthetic gases, radiation, and other hazardous materials; PPE provided and required
Nice To Haves
- Interest in pursuing credentialing (CVT/LVT/RVT) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient preparation including clipping, aseptic prep, and positioning for surgical procedures
- Support scrub and circulating technicians during soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries
- Help monitor patients during recovery and communicate status updates to the care team
- Assist with wound care, bandaging, and discharge preparation under technician supervision
- Clean, inspect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols
- Help maintain surgical supply inventory and restock as needed
- Assist with organizing and preparing instrument packs and surgical suite setup
- Work closely with technicians, surgeons, and support staff to keep procedures running smoothly
- Follow direction from credentialed technicians and surgeons at all times
- Uphold OSHA and hospital safety standards within the surgical suite
- Support a clean, organized, and ready surgical environment
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% (after 6 months)
- Continuing education (CE) allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and wellness support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Mental health resources
- Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Discounts on reference lab testing
- Discounts on Purina pet foods
- Discounts available with our preferred vendor for pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
