Veterinary Technician, Surgery

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Surgery Veterinary Technician: Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available for Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians!

$27.00 - $31.00/hour starting, based on experience

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Three 12-hour shifts, with participation in an on-call rotation

Are you passionate about anesthesia, surgery, and delivering exceptional patient care during some of the most critical moments in a patient's journey? Build your career alongside board-certified surgeons while utilizing advanced anesthesia and surgical nursing skills every day.

Benefits: -

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time & Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts on Veterinary Services & Pet Supplies
• Costco Membership
• Birthday Bonus
• Milestone Recognition Bonuses
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Uniform Allowance
• Continuing Education Allowance for Licensed Technicians
• And more!

At Pet Emergency & Referral Center, our Surgery team works alongside board-certified surgeons to provide advanced orthopedic, soft tissue, thoracic, and minimally invasive procedures. As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you'll play an essential role before, during, and after surgery, utilizing your technical expertise while continuing to grow through mentorship, collaboration, and advanced specialty medicine.

Whether you're an experienced surgery technician or a Licensed Veterinary Technician with a strong anesthesia background, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills while working with an exceptional team committed to outstanding patient care.

What you'll do -

• As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you'll be a vital member of our surgical team by:
• Partnering closely with our board-certified surgeons throughout the surgical process
• Assisting with patient assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and surgical procedures
• Planning, inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia for a wide variety of surgical cases
• Serving as both a circulating nurse and scrub technician during orthopedic, soft tissue, thoracic, and minimally invasive procedures
• Preparing patients for surgery, including clipping, surgical prep, positioning, and instrumentation
• Monitoring patients closely throughout anesthesia and recovery while advocating for patient safety
• Calculating and administering anesthetic medications and continuous rate infusions (CRIs)
• Providing exceptional nursing care before and after surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating effectively with the surgical team
• Supporting clients with compassion and professionalism throughout their pet's surgical experience

Every day offers the opportunity to work with advanced surgical procedures while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

What we're looking for -

We're seeking a technician who is

• Passionate about surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine
• Calm and confident in fast-paced or critical situations
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• A collaborative teammate who enjoys working closely with surgeons and fellow technicians
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service
• Dependable, adaptable, and eager to continue developing advanced technical skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician, preferably in specialty surgery, anesthesia, emergency, or specialty medicine
• LVT, CVT, or RVT preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and recovery for orthopedic, abdominal, thoracic, and minimally invasive procedures
• Experience with surgical preparation, patient positioning, sterile technique, and surgical instrumentation
• Knowledge of CRI calculations, anesthetic medications, and perioperative nursing care
• Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; additional language skills are a plus

Why join perc?

Pet Emergency & Referral Center is a growing 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where collaboration between our Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery teams allows us to provide exceptional patient care every day.

Our Surgery department offers technicians the opportunity to work alongside experienced board-certified surgeons on a wide variety of advanced procedures while practicing at the top of their skill set. From anesthesia management to complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, you'll play an integral role in every stage of patient care.

At PERC, technicians are trusted members of the medical team, encouraged to continue learning, and supported through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.

Apply today!

If you're ready to advance your career in veterinary surgery while working alongside an experienced team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Pet Emergency & Referral Center and become part of a collaborative team where your technical skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every day.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

• We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name.
• Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals.
• This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
• Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
• Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
• For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulations.