H-1B Visa Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs
Veterinary Surgery Technician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in veterinary technology or a related field. Employers file an LCA with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most large veterinary hospital groups and academic veterinary centers have active H-1B visa filing histories.
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Get Access To All JobsSurgery Veterinary Technician
$22.00–$32.00/hour DOE
Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday | Four-Day Workweek
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) | Honolulu, HI
VERC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team and work alongside board-certified surgeons providing advanced specialty surgical care.
This is a great opportunity for a Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant with strong anesthesia and surgical skills who wants to work with complex orthopedic and soft tissue cases in a specialty hospital.
Veterinary Technician credentialing is preferred but not required.
What You Bring
- Hands-on veterinary clinical experience with a strong interest or background in Surgery and anesthesia.
- Experience with anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery.
- Confidence with anesthetic calculations, CRIs, fluid therapy, and medication administration.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and operating room protocols.
- Strong patient monitoring and nursing skills.
- Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency, Critical Care, or Specialty veterinary experience preferred.
- RVT, CVT, LVT, or VTS credentialing preferred but not required.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will
- Prepare patients, surgical suites, equipment, and instruments for specialty surgical procedures.
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia.
- Assist with orthopedic, soft tissue, thoracic, laparoscopic, and arthroscopic procedures.
- Provide hands-on surgical nursing care throughout the perioperative process.
- Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs as directed.
- Maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons during procedures.
- Monitor patients closely and respond to changes during anesthesia and recovery.
- Maintain surgical equipment, instruments, anesthesia records, and medical documentation.
Why Join VERC
VERC is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty veterinary hospital in Honolulu. Our Surgery team manages advanced specialty cases supported by CT, MRI, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and other advanced diagnostic capabilities.
You'll work alongside an experienced specialty team while continuing to develop your Surgery, anesthesia, and advanced veterinary nursing skills.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits
- $22.00–$32.00/hour based on experience
- Full-time
- Tuesday–Friday
- Four-day workweek
- Medical insurance, including an optional 100% employer-paid health plan
- Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Continuing Education allowance and VetBloom access
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Location Highlight
VERC is located in Honolulu and is accessible from Pearl City, Aiea, Waipahu, Mililani, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Kailua, Kaneohe, Hawaii Kai, and surrounding Oahu communities.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.
Join Us
If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with Surgery, anesthesia, Specialty, Emergency, or Critical Care experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Surgery team at VERC Hawaii.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDH
Surgery Veterinary Technician
$22.00–$32.00/hour DOE
Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday | Four-Day Workweek
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) | Honolulu, HI
VERC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team and work alongside board-certified surgeons providing advanced specialty surgical care.
This is a great opportunity for a Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant with strong anesthesia and surgical skills who wants to work with complex orthopedic and soft tissue cases in a specialty hospital.
Veterinary Technician credentialing is preferred but not required.
What You Bring
- Hands-on veterinary clinical experience with a strong interest or background in Surgery and anesthesia.
- Experience with anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery.
- Confidence with anesthetic calculations, CRIs, fluid therapy, and medication administration.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and operating room protocols.
- Strong patient monitoring and nursing skills.
- Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency, Critical Care, or Specialty veterinary experience preferred.
- RVT, CVT, LVT, or VTS credentialing preferred but not required.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will
- Prepare patients, surgical suites, equipment, and instruments for specialty surgical procedures.
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia.
- Assist with orthopedic, soft tissue, thoracic, laparoscopic, and arthroscopic procedures.
- Provide hands-on surgical nursing care throughout the perioperative process.
- Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs as directed.
- Maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons during procedures.
- Monitor patients closely and respond to changes during anesthesia and recovery.
- Maintain surgical equipment, instruments, anesthesia records, and medical documentation.
Why Join VERC
VERC is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty veterinary hospital in Honolulu. Our Surgery team manages advanced specialty cases supported by CT, MRI, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and other advanced diagnostic capabilities.
You'll work alongside an experienced specialty team while continuing to develop your Surgery, anesthesia, and advanced veterinary nursing skills.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits
- $22.00–$32.00/hour based on experience
- Full-time
- Tuesday–Friday
- Four-day workweek
- Medical insurance, including an optional 100% employer-paid health plan
- Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Continuing Education allowance and VetBloom access
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Location Highlight
VERC is located in Honolulu and is accessible from Pearl City, Aiea, Waipahu, Mililani, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Kailua, Kaneohe, Hawaii Kai, and surrounding Oahu communities.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.
Join Us
If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with Surgery, anesthesia, Specialty, Emergency, or Critical Care experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Surgery team at VERC Hawaii.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDH
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Veterinary Surgery Technician
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to veterinary surgery tech duties. A veterinary technology degree qualifies clearly, but if your degree is in a adjacent science, document how your coursework maps to surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and sterile technique.
Target academic and referral veterinary hospitals
University veterinary teaching hospitals and specialty referral centers file H-1B petitions far more frequently than general practice clinics. Look for employers with dedicated surgery departments, board-certified surgeons on staff, and existing international hires.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to see which veterinary employers have filed LCAs for surgery technician roles. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows you actual filing history by employer, so you're targeting practices that have sponsored before.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Confirm the employer files before April 1
H-1B cap-subject petitions open in March each year, with employment starting October 1 if selected. If your start date falls mid-year, ask the employer whether they'll file cap-subject or if the role qualifies for a cap-exempt institution like a nonprofit veterinary teaching hospital.
Document surgical caseload and specialty certifications
When USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status for vet surgery techs, hands-on evidence strengthens the petition. Gather letters from supervising surgeons, your VTS certification if you have one, and case logs showing the technical complexity that requires your specific training.
H-1B Visa Veterinary Surgery Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Veterinary Surgery Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can qualify, but the employer must demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in veterinary technology or a related field. Roles at specialty referral centers or academic teaching hospitals, where surgical complexity demands formal theoretical training, have a stronger case than general practice positions where a two-year associate degree is the typical standard.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
University veterinary teaching hospitals, large specialty and emergency referral centers, and corporate veterinary groups with dedicated surgery departments are the most active H-1B sponsors for surgery tech positions. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring veterinary employers directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing history so you can see who has sponsored before.
Does a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification help the H-1B petition?
A VTS credential in surgery strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably. It demonstrates that your role requires knowledge beyond a generalist technician's scope and that professional credentialing bodies recognize the specialty. Include your VTS certification and the specialty academy's requirements when your employer assembles the petition support documentation.
Can my employer sponsor me if I'm currently working on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT and your employer wants to retain you long-term, they can file an H-1B cap-subject petition during the March registration window. If your OPT expires before October 1, you may qualify for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status while the petition is pending, provided the petition was filed before your OPT ended.
What should I do if my degree is in biology or a field other than veterinary technology?
USCIS allows a combination of education and progressive work experience to meet the degree requirement for specialty occupation. Three years of qualifying veterinary surgery experience can substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree. You'll need detailed experience letters from supervising veterinarians and documented evidence linking your academic coursework to the surgical duties in the job description.