Certified Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

CE allowance

Pet discount

Job summary

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center in Central Point, Oregon seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) – Surgery to join our 24/7 specialty team. You will advance anesthesia skills while working on orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency cases, supported by a board-certified team.

We offer a consistent three-day work week with 12-hour shifts, competitive hourly pay, and bonuses/relocation options for Oregon-licensed CVTs.

Qualifications

• CVT required; Oregon CVT license preferred for bonus eligibility.
• Strong interest in veterinary anesthesia and surgery.
• Passion for anesthesia pharmacology, sterile technique, and patient advocacy.
• Previous surgical or anesthesia experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented and able to stay calm during complex procedures.
• Comfort with advanced surgical and anesthesia equipment.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to patient safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency procedures.
• Induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery of anesthesia.
• Develop multimodal anesthesia and analgesia plans with veterinarians.
• Monitor anesthetized patients with multiparameter equipment and intervene as needed.
• Assist with mechanical ventilation and advanced anesthetic support.
• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and maintain sterile technique.
• Assist veterinarians during procedures and anticipate team needs.
• Support advanced procedures and gain hands-on with arthroscopy and CT.
• Provide postoperative monitoring, pain management, and recovery care.
• Educate owners on surgical prep, recovery, and postoperative care.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia, surgical, medication, and patient records.

Skills

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Orthopedic surgery exposure

Team communication

Education

Oregon CVT license

VTNE preparation encouraged

Tools

Arthroscopy

CT imaging

Multiparameter monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician – Surgery

$25–$40/hour | Central Point, OR | Full-Time | 3-Day Work Week

Schedule: Consistent three-day work week with 12-hour shifts, plus generous pay differentials for weekend and overnight hours.

Up to $6,000 in combined sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and retention bonus for Oregon-licensed CVTs!

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) – Surgery to join our specialty surgery team in Central Point, OR. This opportunity is ideal for a CVT who wants to advance their anesthesia skills while working with orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgical cases in a 24/7 specialty and emergency veterinary hospital.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will

• Prepare patients for orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgical procedures


• Perform anesthesia induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery while prioritizing patient safety


• Develop and implement appropriate multimodal anesthesia and analgesia plans in collaboration with veterinarians


• Closely monitor anesthetized patients using multiparameter monitoring equipment and recognize changes that require immediate intervention


• Assist with mechanical ventilation and manage patients requiring advanced anesthetic support


• Prepare surgical suites, equipment, instruments, and patients while maintaining strict sterile technique


• Assist veterinarians during orthopedic and soft tissue procedures and anticipate the needs of the surgical team


• Support advanced surgical procedures and gain hands-on experience with technologies including arthroscopy and CT


• Provide thorough post-operative monitoring, pain management, and recovery care


• Assess patients throughout recovery and communicate changes in condition promptly to the veterinary team


• Maintain accurate anesthesia, surgical, medication, and patient records


• Educate and communicate with pet owners regarding surgical preparation, recovery, and post-operative care


• Collaborate with veterinarians, surgical technicians, and the broader hospital team to provide safe, efficient, high-quality patient care

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT); recent veterinary technician graduates preparing for the VTNE are encouraged to apply


• Oregon CVT license preferred/required for eligibility for the bonus program


• Strong interest in veterinary anesthesia and surgery


• Passion for anesthesia pharmacology, surgical sterility, and patient advocacy


• Previous surgical or anesthesia experience preferred


• Detail-oriented and able to remain calm and focused during complex procedures


• Comfortable learning and working with advanced surgical and anesthesia equipment


• Strong clinical judgment and attention to patient safety


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Compassionate, adaptable, and willing to support the hospital as needed


• Motivated to expand clinical skills and learn advanced surgical and anesthesia techniques

About Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center

Located in Central Point, Oregon, Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) is the region’s only 24/7 specialty and emergency veterinary hospital within a 250-mile radius. Our hospital provides advanced Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care services.

Our surgery team has access to advanced technology and equipment, including ventilators, multiparameter monitors, arthroscopes, CT, and other specialized surgical resources. We combine advanced medicine with a collaborative approach to provide exceptional care for patients and their families.

Why SOVSC?

• Advance your anesthesia and surgical skills alongside experienced DVMs and board-certified specialists


• Gain exposure to orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgery


• Work with advanced anesthesia, surgical, imaging, and monitoring technology


• Supportive and inclusive team culture


• Employee-sponsored activities including hiking, crafting, and game nights


• Located in Oregon’s beautiful Rogue Valley with access to hiking, rafting, skiing, biking, fishing, golf, wineries, and the Oregon coast

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Life and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary life options


• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans


• Short- and long-term disability


• 401(k) with employer match


• Paid time off and sick leave


• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education allowance


• Substantial employee pet discount

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.