CPT Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs
Veterinary Surgery Technician roles in clinical and specialty hospital settings qualify for CPT when your program requires hands-on surgical assisting as part of your curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must directly integrate with your coursework in veterinary technology or animal health sciences.
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At Modern Animal, we know vet med is more than a job—it’s a calling. You’re not just caring for pets; you’re holding space for families, supporting your team, and showing up with heart even when it’s hard.
We see you. We built this place for you.
We’re looking for team members who want to challenge the norm, expand what’s possible, and bring their full selves to a more equitable, inclusive, and human-centered workplace.
What You’ll Do
- Use your full technical skill set to deliver high-quality GP care—including dental procedures, or a willingness to grow in this area.
- Collaborate with a supportive team that values curiosity, integrity, and communication.
- Build trust with clients and coworkers through honesty and empathy.
- Represent Modern Animal as a compassionate partner in your community.
- Help create the kind of clinic culture you’ve always wanted to work in.
What You’ll Get
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and mental health
- Continuing education support, including an annual allowance that grows with tenure
- Pet care discounts for your own animals
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parental leave & PTO
- Uniforms provided
- Growth mindset culture with clear career development pathways
You’re a Great Fit If You…
- Hold a valid Veterinary Technician License
- Have 2+ years of experience as a tech or in a related role
- Bring strong GP or dental experience—or a passion to grow into it
- Communicate with empathy and act with integrity
- Want to be part of a culture that’s transforming vet med for the better
The pay range for this position is $270 - $300 per 10 hour shift; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
INTRODUCTION
At Modern Animal, we know vet med is more than a job—it’s a calling. You’re not just caring for pets; you’re holding space for families, supporting your team, and showing up with heart even when it’s hard.
We see you. We built this place for you.
We’re looking for team members who want to challenge the norm, expand what’s possible, and bring their full selves to a more equitable, inclusive, and human-centered workplace.
What You’ll Do
- Use your full technical skill set to deliver high-quality GP care—including dental procedures, or a willingness to grow in this area.
- Collaborate with a supportive team that values curiosity, integrity, and communication.
- Build trust with clients and coworkers through honesty and empathy.
- Represent Modern Animal as a compassionate partner in your community.
- Help create the kind of clinic culture you’ve always wanted to work in.
What You’ll Get
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and mental health
- Continuing education support, including an annual allowance that grows with tenure
- Pet care discounts for your own animals
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parental leave & PTO
- Uniforms provided
- Growth mindset culture with clear career development pathways
You’re a Great Fit If You…
- Hold a valid Veterinary Technician License
- Have 2+ years of experience as a tech or in a related role
- Bring strong GP or dental experience—or a passion to grow into it
- Communicate with empathy and act with integrity
- Want to be part of a culture that’s transforming vet med for the better
The pay range for this position is $270 - $300 per 10 hour shift; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Get Access To All JobsVeterinary Surgery Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Veterinary Surgery Technician role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your veterinary technology or animal health sciences program lists surgical assisting or clinical rotations as a required or elective component of your curriculum. Your DSO will confirm eligibility by reviewing the position description against your academic program requirements. Roles at specialty referral hospitals, emergency surgical centers, and university veterinary teaching hospitals are the most commonly approved settings.
Can I do CPT at a private specialty veterinary practice, or does it have to be a teaching hospital?
Private specialty practices qualify for CPT as long as the work integrates with your curriculum and your school authorizes it. Teaching hospitals affiliated with veterinary schools are common CPT sites, but AVMA-accredited private hospitals with structured training programs are approvable too. Your DSO evaluates the position description, not the employer's institutional affiliation, when making the authorization decision.
How do I find veterinary employers who are familiar with hiring F-1 CPT students?
Use Migrate Mate to search for veterinary surgery technician roles filtered by employers with documented work-authorization hiring experience. Employers already familiar with CPT documentation requirements, EAD verification, and academic affiliation agreements move significantly faster through the onboarding process than those encountering it for the first time.
What happens if my CPT authorization is for part-time hours but the surgical schedule requires full-time availability?
CPT during an active academic term is restricted to part-time status, which USCIS defines as under 20 hours per week. Surgical rotations often involve irregular shifts, on-call duties, or weekend coverage that can push total hours over that threshold. Clarify the expected weekly schedule with the employer before accepting an offer, and reflect the agreed hours explicitly in your CPT request so your DSO can authorize the correct status.
Does CPT in a veterinary surgery role count against my OPT eligibility later?
Only full-time CPT affects OPT eligibility. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, eliminates your post-completion OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of how many semesters you complete it, does not reduce your OPT allotment. If you plan to rely on OPT after graduation, keep each CPT authorization at part-time status throughout your program.
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