Surgical Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Alaska, Sign-On/Relocation

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

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.