Surgery Veterinary Technician — Advanced Perioperative Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

WOOF University CE

Job summary

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is hiring a Surgery Veterinary Technician to support advanced surgical procedures. You will assist in patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative nursing care alongside board-certified specialists in a teaching-focused hospital.

The role requires credentialed technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) or VTNE eligibility, with the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• CVT/LVT/RVT credential or VTNE eligible
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

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

Job description

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is hiring a Surgery Veterinary Technician to support advanced surgical procedures. You will assist in patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative nursing care alongside board-certified specialists in a teaching-focused hospital.

The role requires credentialed technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) or VTNE eligibility, with the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.