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Veterinary Surgery Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and some advanced-credential candidates may qualify under EB-2. Employers sponsor through the PERM labor certification process before filing an I-140 petition. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization tied to a single employer.
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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America
Category
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id
R-239847
Job Type
Full time
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour Surgery service!
About us
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice.
We reside within a new 32,000 sq. ft. facility, operating 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium, conference room and meeting hall used to provide continuing education programs. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).
Our staff of specialists includes three Surgeons, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, an Internist, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, Neurosurgeon, and Radiation Oncologist. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.
About the Role
As an experienced Veterinary Technician/CVT, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient assessment and triage
- Client education and care
- Hospitalization/ICU care
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Radiology
- Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
- Venipuncture, catheterization
- Pharmacy
- Medical record keeping
We are seeking veterinary technicians with experience in emergency or specialty medicine, or several years of experience in general practice. Flexible schedule will include some weekends and holidays. Pay is competitive, based on level of skill, experience, relevant education and credentials.
Schedule: Full time (3) 12's, or (4) 10s
Compensation: $24 - $28 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.
Why VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Some of the many benefits we offer:
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
- Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
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.
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America
Category
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id
R-239847
Job Type
Full time
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour Surgery service!
About us
VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice.
We reside within a new 32,000 sq. ft. facility, operating 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium, conference room and meeting hall used to provide continuing education programs. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).
Our staff of specialists includes three Surgeons, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, an Internist, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, Neurosurgeon, and Radiation Oncologist. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.
About the Role
As an experienced Veterinary Technician/CVT, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient assessment and triage
- Client education and care
- Hospitalization/ICU care
- Anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Radiology
- Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
- Venipuncture, catheterization
- Pharmacy
- Medical record keeping
We are seeking veterinary technicians with experience in emergency or specialty medicine, or several years of experience in general practice. Flexible schedule will include some weekends and holidays. Pay is competitive, based on level of skill, experience, relevant education and credentials.
Schedule: Full time (3) 12's, or (4) 10s
Compensation: $24 - $28 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.
Why VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Some of the many benefits we offer:
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
- Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Veterinary Surgery Technician
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-3 covers skilled workers with a two-year degree or equivalent training. If you hold an advanced veterinary technology credential or a specialized surgical assisting certification, document it carefully before starting the PERM process, as the category affects your priority date timeline.
Target specialty veterinary practices over general clinics
Board-certified surgical referral centers and university veterinary teaching hospitals file PERM more routinely than general practices. These employers already have HR infrastructure for sponsorship and are less likely to abandon the process mid-filing.
Use O*NET to validate your job description
PERM requires the employer to use a job description matching the actual duties of the role. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for veterinary technologists and technicians to confirm the listed duties align before your employer submits the labor certification application.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by veterinary surgery roles with documented PERM filing history so you can target employers who have sponsored before. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship data by role and employer, saving you from cold-contacting practices that have never navigated the process.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your position and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for veterinary technicians before signing an offer, because a wage below the prevailing rate will cause the PERM application to fail.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a specific advertising and recruitment process before filing PERM, which typically takes several months. If your employer has not started this process by your first day, your green card timeline has not yet begun, regardless of verbal commitments.
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Find Veterinary Surgery Technician JobsVeterinary Surgery Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Veterinary Surgery Technician roles qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Veterinary Surgery Technician positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL first, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. EB-2 may apply if the role requires an advanced degree and the employer can justify that requirement.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation demanding a bachelor's degree, which many veterinary technician positions do not meet. The EB-3 green card route is more accessible for this role because it covers skilled workers with two-year credentials. There is also no annual lottery for EB-3 filings, and approval leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a vet surgery tech role?
The full timeline from PERM filing to receiving your green card typically runs two to four years for most countries, excluding India and China where backlogs extend significantly longer. PERM itself can take six months to over a year depending on DOL processing times. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status when a visa number becomes available.
Where can I find Veterinary Surgery Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Veterinary Surgery Technician roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Many practices that sponsor have filed PERM before, and that track record is a reliable signal. Cold-applying to employers with no sponsorship history significantly reduces your chances of moving through the full PERM and I-140 process successfully.
Can my employer start the PERM process before I have a start date?
Yes, and in many cases this is the practical approach. DOL requires a formal recruitment and advertising period before PERM is filed, which takes several months. Employers can begin the process while finalizing your hire. Your priority date is established when PERM is filed, so starting early directly benefits your overall green card timeline.
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