Veterinary Technician - Specialty Surgery / Full-Time / 3-day weekends

Veterinary Specialty Center; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Uniform allowance

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our specialty surgical team. You will work closely with a Board-Certified Surgeon, handling anesthesia, surgical cases, diagnostics, hospitalization and patient recovery from prep through discharge.

Experience in specialty medicine is not required initially; solid veterinary fundamentals and a drive to advance skills are valued. We offer training and growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary patient care.
• Comfortable with dogs and cats.
• Dependable and detail-oriented.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to excellent patient care.
• Interested in surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine.
• Motivated to continue learning.

Responsibilities

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
• Preparing patients for surgical procedures.
• Anesthesia preparation and monitoring.
• Monitoring patients during surgical procedures.
• Post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Medication administration.
• Hospitalized patient nursing and monitoring.
• Patient restraint and safe handling.
• Assisting with advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Preparing and maintaining the surgical and treatment areas.
• Communicating closely with veterinarians and the patient-care team.

Skills

Veterinary patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Anesthesia knowledge

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician ready to move beyond routine general practice and develop your skills in specialty medicine?

Veterinary Specialty Center is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our specialty surgical team in Melbourne, Florida.

This is an opportunity to work directly with a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon, participate in advance surgical cases, and strengthen your skills in anesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, hospitalization, and patient recovery.

General practice technicians are encouraged to apply.

You do not need years of specialty experience to be considered. If you have solid veterinary fundamentals and want to advance your skills, we’d like to talk with you.

Why Veterinary Technicians Choose VSC

• 3-day weekends: Our regular hospital schedule is Monday-Thursday
• Specialty medicine: Work with advanced surgical and diagnostic cases
• Professional growth: Expand your anesthesia and surgical nursing skills
• Work directly with a Board-Certified Surgeon
• Continuing education and professional development
• Benefits for full-time team members
• Your technical skills are valued and utilized

If you enjoy veterinary medicine but are ready for a new challenge, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Specialty Center, you will play an important role throughout the surgical patient’s experience, from preparation and anesthesia through recovery and discharge.

Responsibilities may include:

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Preparing patients for surgical procedures
• Anesthesia preparation and monitoring
• Monitoring patients during surgical procedures
• Post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Medication administration
• Hospitalized patient nursing and monitoring
• Patient restraint and safe handling
• Assisting with advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Preparing and maintaining the surgical and treatment areas
• Communicating closely with veterinarians and the patient-care team

Who We’re Looking For

We’re interested in technicians who are:

• Experienced in veterinary patient care
• Comfortable with dogs and cats
• Dependable and detail-oriented
• Strong communicators and team players
• Committed to excellent patient care
• Interested in surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine
• Motivated to continue learning and developing their technical skills

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Thursday, Our hospital is closed Friday–Sunday.

Enjoy a veterinary career that doesn’t automatically require giving up your weekends.

Compensation

Starting at $46,000/year, with compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

About Veterinary Specialty Center

Veterinary Specialty Center in Melbourne, Florida provides advanced surgery, diagnostics, and rehabilitation for companion animals.

Our technicians work alongside experienced veterinary professionals on challenging cases where strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent patient care truly matter.

Ready for the Next Step in Your Veterinary Career?

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)