Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on or relocation bonus

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

HSA/FSAs

PTO

$1,000 annual CE allowance

Paid license renewals

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Additional workplace perks

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's PET AK in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for a fast-paced surgical environment. This full-time role offers 36–40 hours per week with 10-hour daytime shifts and pay of $23.00–$33.00 per hour, plus a sign-on or relocation bonus and a $1,000 CE allowance.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate patient care and advanced surgical and emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary technician experience in surgical or emergency setting.
• Credentialed technician preferred but not required.
• Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Proficiency in surgical prep, instrument handling and sterilization.

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.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Laboratory skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Surgical instruments

Job description

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.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• 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

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience,in a surgical or emergency setting


• Credentialed Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) highly preferred, not required


• 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

Perks & 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

Location Highlight

Anchorage offers the best of both worlds: incredible wilderness and a vibrant city scene. From skiing and fishing to local coffee shops and live music, there's no shortage of adventure—or community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.