Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement benefits

CE allowance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

License reimbursement

Job summary

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking a veterinary surgical nurse for a full-time position in Hillsborough, NJ. You will work with experienced surgeons and a skilled clinical team, supporting soft tissue and orthopedic procedures while delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires at least three years in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital, strong anesthesia monitoring, and proficiency with IV

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring skills required.
• Proficiency in patient intubation, IV catheter placement, and venipuncture.
• Experience calculating and administering medications and managing IV fluid therapy.
• Understanding of disease processes, patient assessment, and treatment protocols.
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Experience caring for critically ill and surgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative process.
• Monitor anesthesia during specialty surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety and homeostasis.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and anesthetic support.
• Assist surgeons during soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Calculate, administer, and monitor medications, anesthetic agents, and IV fluid therapy.
• Operate and monitor IV fluid pumps and other surgical support equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the surgical team.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical nursing

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred

Job description

Starting at $30/hour + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Full-time opportunity in Hillsborough, New Jersey

Schedule: Full-time schedule; details shared during the interview process

Take your surgical nursing career to the next level at one of New Jersey's leading specialty and emergency hospitals. At Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, you'll work alongside experienced surgeons and a highly skilled clinical team, supporting advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures while providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Why Join Red Bank Veterinary Hospital

At Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll become part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional specialty and emergency care. Our state-of-the-art, 19,000-square-foot hospital provides access to advanced technology, complex surgical cases, and a supportive culture where technicians are encouraged to grow their skills and practice at the highest level.

You’ll work alongside specialists across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Radiology, Acupuncture, General Practice, and Emergency Medicine, gaining valuable experience while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.

In Your Day-to-day, You Will

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative process.
• Monitor anesthesia during specialty surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety and homeostasis.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and anesthetic support.
• Assist surgeons during soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Calculate, administer, and monitor medications, anesthetic agents, and intravenous fluid therapy.
• Operate and monitor IV fluid pumps and other surgical support equipment.
• Recognize subtle changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to pain, deterioration, or recovery.
• Provide attentive nursing care to critically ill and post-operative patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the surgical team.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Minimum of three years of experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring skills required.
• Proficiency in patient intubation, IV catheter placement, and venipuncture.
• Experience calculating and administering medications and managing IV fluid therapy.
• Strong understanding of disease processes, patient assessment, and treatment protocols.
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Experience caring for critically ill and surgical patients.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation starting at $30/hour.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k) with company matching.
• License reimbursement.
• Flexible spending account.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.

Location Highlight

Located in Hillsborough, New Jersey, our hospital is just minutes from historic Princeton and within easy reach of New York City, offering the perfect blend of suburban living and access to world-class amenities. Enjoy a vibrant community while building your career at one of the region's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.