Veterinary Technician Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

CE allowance

Continued education support

Pet discounts and hospital benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital (CAVES) in Concord, NH, is seeking a compassionate Certified Veterinary Technician to join a busy Surgery team. This hands-on role involves anesthesia, surgery assistance, and general patient care in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital with AAHA accreditation.

You will work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced setting, gaining exposure to emergency care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and

Qualifications

• CVT, RVT or LVT with hands-on experience in surgery and anesthesia.
• Experience in emergency/critical care settings is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Strong communication with veterinarians, pet parents and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors anesthesia
• Prepares patients for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and positioning
• Sterilizes, packs, and organizes surgical instruments and equipment
• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy
• Monitors patients through recovery, managing pain and identifying complications
• Performs radiography and diagnostic imaging positioning
• Maintains accurate medical records and logs
• Communicates clearly with veterinarians, clients, and the surgical team

Skills

CVT Certification

Anesthesia administration

Surgical assistance

Emergency patient care

Team communication

Job description

VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital (CAVES)

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day — and we know it. We’re looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a Surgery team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands‑on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use — patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between.

As a CVT at VCA CAVES, you'll work in a fast‑paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Concord, NH, gaining hands‑on experience across emergency/critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and surgery. Our AAHA‑accredited hospital was established in 2002 and has built a reputation for excellence, high‑quality patient care, and a collaborative, team‑based approach to medicine.

You'll work alongside board‑certified specialists and a dedicated emergency team, tackling complex and high‑acuity cases using state‑of‑the‑art technology in a hospital that values communication and teamwork as much as clinical skill. It's an environment built for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills in emergency and specialty medicine.

Learn more about us here: capital-area-emergency

What You’ll Do

Whether you’re a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or a technician in training, we want you using every skill you’ve worked hard to build:

CVT Surgery Technician Skills

• Administers and monitors anesthesia
• Prepares patients for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and positioning, while maintaining strict aseptic technique
• Sterilizes, packs, and organizes surgical instruments and equipment
• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy
• Monitors patients through recovery, managing pain and identifying post‑surgical complications early
• Performs radiography and diagnostic imaging positioning as needed
• Maintains accurate, detailed medical records and controlled substance logs
• Communicates clearly and works efficiently with veterinarians, pet parents and the surgical team, especially in fast‑paced or emergency situations

We’re looking for someone positive, motivated, and ready to bring ideas to the table — our team meets frequently, and your input genuinely shapes how we grow. We protect our culture fiercely, and that means hiring people with the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and show up for their team.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

Career Growth & Education

• $750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
• Up to 16 paid continue education hours per year
• VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
• VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
• Woof University: free, RACE‑approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
• Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
• Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities

Time Off & Family Support

• Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick days
• Paid parental leave & fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement days

Health & Wellness

• Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
• Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)

Perks for You & Your Pets

• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
• Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
• 3 pairs of scrubs per year

Compensation & Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
• 100% employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance

...and more!

Take a moment to watch what life as a veterinary technician at VCA looks like, straight from a technician's point of view: 684755121/10c909cb5

Why VCA

VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you’d never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight‑knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.

We’re genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com