Veterinary Technician - Surgery

COVE Animal Health; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is seeking a Surgical Veterinary Technician to join its fast-paced surgical team. You will work alongside Board-Certified Surgeons, surgical residents, and interns to support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures and provide anesthesia services.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client communication, and maintaining sterile technique.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT/RVT; VTS preferred.
• Strong anesthesia and surgical experience.
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants may be considered.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented approach and strong leadership skills.
• Passion for learning and advancing surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Prepare patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR
• Provide post-operative care, treatments, and documentation
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, interns, and the surgical team
• Communicate compassionately with clients and advocate for patients
• Support department flow, scheduling, equipment, and surgical supplies

Skills

LVT/CVT/RVT

Anesthesia experience

Surgical experience

Veterinary assistant experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team-oriented approach

Passion for learning

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM OF
PASSIONATE AND
DEDICATED
PROFESSIONALS!

Positions are available at all of the hospitals within the COVE Veterinary network. You’ll have the opportunity to practice the highest level of care, along with great benefits and a supportive work environment.

Explore many exciting opportunities with COVE!

COVE’s five respected regional brands offer positions for all veterinary professionals in Connecticut, Massachusetts/Rhode Island, Maine, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Join our Exceptional Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care!

Are you a Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting and guiding others? Join the Surgical team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) and work alongside our Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons, surgical residents, and surgical interns.

PVESC is growing! Our new 42,000-square-foot hospital is opening soon, creating exciting opportunities to grow your career alongside our expanding specialty services and team.

Surgical Veterinary Technician

Take Your Surgical Career to the Next Level.

Are you a Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting and guiding others? Join the Surgical team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) and work alongside our Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons, surgical residents, and surgical interns.

What You’ll Do

• Support soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and neurosurgical procedures
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Prepare patients and maintain sterile technique in the OR
• Provide post-operative care, treatments, and documentation
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, interns, and the surgical team
• Communicate compassionately with clients and advocate for patients
• Support department flow, scheduling, equipment, and surgical supplies

What We’re Looking For

• LVT/CVT/RVT; VTS preferred
• Strong anesthesia and surgical experience
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants may be considered
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Team-oriented approach and strong leadership skills
• Passion for learning and advancing surgical care

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time: Wednesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM or similar, if changed due to hospital needs
• Schedule will be discussed during interview
• Some holidays required
• $25–$38/hour, based on experience and licensure
• Higher range available for VTS
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus based on experience and credentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniform allowance and personal pet discount
• Paid continuing education and professional development

Ready to elevate your surgical skills and lead in a high-performance specialty environment? Join PVESC and help shape the future of veterinary surgery.

Advanced Surgery. Exceptional Team.

PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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