Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) - Surgical or Anesthesia/Analgesia

Destination Pet LLC; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated

3 weeks PTO

Competitive wages with skills-based

Structured career ladder with multiple

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemed

Paid volunteer time and nonprofit

Job summary

Destination Pet, LLC is seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) to work directly with our boarded surgeon in a busy surgical and anesthesia setting in the United States. You will manage complex procedures, uphold patient safety, and help drive high-quality anesthesia protocols while mentoring junior staff.

You are a skilled VTS (Surgical or Anesthesia/Analgesia) with a passion for elevating care. This full-time role offers competitive wages ($35–$37/hr), a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and a

Qualifications

• VTS training or certification is required to work with our boarded surgeon.
• Ability to manage complex surgical cases and advanced anesthesia protocols.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring abilities for the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Work directly alongside our boarded surgeon on general, orthopedic, and neurologic procedures.
• Oversee advanced anesthesia protocols and patient monitoring during surgeries.
• Train and develop the clinical support team to elevate care standards.

Skills

VTS (Surgical or Anesthesia/Analgesia)

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST (VTS) - Surgical or Anesthesia/Analgesia

to work alongside our Boarded Surgeon. Surgeries include general and emergency soft‑tissue, orthopedic, and neurologic procedures.

Wage Range: $35 - $37 /hr. $2,000 Sign on Bonus Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Are you a highly skilled VTS (Surgical or Anesthesia/Analgesia) looking for a role that values your advanced clinical expertise? We are seeking a dedicated VTS to work directly alongside our boarded surgeon to provide top-tier patient care and elevate our surgical team’s standards. In this position, you will be the primary technician supporting our board‑certified surgeon. You will be instrumental in managing complex surgical cases, overseeing advanced anesthesia protocols, and playing a key role in the training and development of our clinical support team.

Why Technicians Thrive Here – Our Investment in You

• $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• Competitive wages with skills‑based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit‑based increases
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine and a Fear Free–focused environment (training and certification supported)
• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in‑house nonprofit that helps low‑income families access care

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that’s bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don’t play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like‑minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion.

Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet‑obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care. With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.