Veterinary Technician Specialty Surgery FullTime 3day weekends

Veterinary Specialty Center; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts for pets

Professional development & CE support

Uniform allowance

Wellness benefits

Day shift

Competitive salary

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support surgical and critical care patients in a busy specialty hospital.

You’ll work closely with the surgical team, monitor patients, perform IV placements, administer meds, and assist in emergencies; CVT certification and ICU/ER experience preferred.

This role offers a day shift, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• CVT with ICU/ER or specialty hospital experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills and confidence with critical patient monitoring.
• Excellent multitasking and teamwork with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor post-operative and critical patients in ICU.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, catheter care.
• Assist with anesthetic recovery monitoring and interventions.
• Administer medications and update treatment sheets.
• Monitor vitals and pain scores; adjust care per DVM.
• Operate oxygen therapy, fluids, and monitoring equipment.
• Run in-house diagnostics.
• Maintain ICU cleanliness and stocking.
• Communicate clearly with DVMs, surgical staff, and clients.
• Support admissions and discharges; assist in emergencies.

Skills

ICU monitoring

Critical care

Teamwork

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

CVT Certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Veterinary Technician Full-Time/Part-Time | Veterinary Specialty Center

Join a team where exceptional medicine meets compassion, innovation, and growth. Veterinary Specialty Center is expanding and currently seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support our surgical and critical care patients in a collaborative specialty environment.

Are you a CVT ready to take your career to the next level? At Veterinary Specialty Center, we empower CVTs to practice at the top of their license in a specialty setting where your skills are valued, expanded, and celebrated. Not a CVT (yet?) but have strong, impeccable experience? Reach out, let's talk and see if this could be a great fit for you.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You’re not “just a tech” you’re an essential part of the surgical and ICU team. We value skill, passion, teamwork, and initiative. Your role directly impacts patient outcomes and client satisfaction, and we support you with the tools and training needed to excel.

The Veterinary Technician will work closely with the surgical team to provide high-level patient monitoring, including:

• Continuous monitoring of post-operative and critical patients
• Placing IV catheters, blood draws, urinary catheter care
• Anesthetic recovery monitoring and intervention
• Administering medications and maintaining accurate treatment sheets
• Monitoring vitals, pain scoring, and adjusting care as directed by DVM
• Managing oxygen therapy, fluid pumps, and advanced monitoring equipment
• Running in-house diagnostics
• Maintaining ICU cleanliness, stocking, and readiness
• Communicating clearly with DVMs, surgical techs, and clients when needed
• Supporting patient admissions and discharges
• Assisting the surgical team as needed in emergencies or intensive cases

What We’re Looking For

Current Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) At least 2 years of ICU, ER, or specialty hospital experience (preferred) Strong technical skills and confidence with critical patient monitoring Strong multitasking and teamwork skills Excellent client communication abilities Exceptional attention to detail A positive, can-do attitude!

Your Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• Health & Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts for your pets
• Professional development & CE support
• Uniform allowance
• Wellness benefits for a healthy work-life balance
• Schedule: Day shift
• Compensation: $41,000-$52,000/yr Competitive wages based on experience and education

If you’re a Veterinary Technician looking for challenge, growth, and purpose, this is your opportunity.

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Benefits:

401(k)

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Vision insurance

Experience:

ICU, ER, or specialty hospital: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person