Surgery Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Oregon; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to support advanced surgical procedures from patient preparation through recovery. You will collaborate with board-certified anesthesiologists and a skilled surgical team to provide exceptional perioperative nursing care, ensuring safety and comfort for every patient.

Ideal candidates are CVT/LVT/RVT or VTNE eligible, capable of remaining calm in a fast-paced setting, and committed to high-quality critical care.

Qualifications

• CVT, LVT, RVT credentialed status or VTNE eligibility preferred.
• Ability to remain calm, organized and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered critical care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT eligible

Calm under pressure

Patient-centered critical care

Job description

Surgery Veterinary Technician at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Schedule

Full-time opportunity, Sunday - Wednesday 7:30 am - 6 pm.

Compensation

$31 – $38/hour. Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

About VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Surgery Department

The goal of our surgeons, veterinary technicians and our highly skilled support staff is to provide comfort and pain-free personalized treatment with unparalleled care for every one of our patients. In addition, the surgery service is supported by our emergency/critical care, internal medicine, radiology, neurology and rehabilitation departments, ensuring the most comprehensive care available anywhere for your pet.

As a teaching-focused hospital, you'll work alongside experienced specialists, veterinarians, and credentialed technicians in an environment that values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning while delivering the highest standard of patient care.

The Role

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting advanced surgical procedures from patient preparation, monitoring anesthesia, through recovery. You'll work closely with our surgeons, anesthesiologist, and surgical team to provide exceptional perioperative nursing care while helping ensure the safety and comfort of every patient.

What We’re Looking For

• Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to become credentialed (VTNE eligible)

• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered critical care

What You’ll Do

• Prepare patients for surgery, including diagnostics, catheter placement, and surgical site preparation

• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia alongside our 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 exceptional post-operative nursing care and pain management

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 companymatch

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

• Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off

• WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

• Discover Additional BenefitsBenefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits)

About VCA

At VCA, we are passionate about delivering world‑class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community‑focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we are committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Location

16756 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com