Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs
Veterinary Surgery Technician jobs are open across specialty animal hospitals, emergency veterinary clinics, and university teaching hospitals, from entry-level to senior surgical tech, with specializations in orthopedic surgery, soft tissue procedures, and anesthesia monitoring. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Veterinary Technician, Surgery - CVT/LVT/RVT | $23–$28/hr
Location: South Deerfield, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 9-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $23–$28/hour + Additional Earning Potential for VTS Technicians
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in South Deerfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a CVT, RVT, or LVT looking to strengthen advanced surgical, anesthesia, and specialty medicine skills while working alongside an experienced clinical team.
Join a collaborative specialty animal hospital where you’ll support advanced surgical procedures, manage complex cases, and provide exceptional patient care every day.
Compensation
- $23–$28/hour based on experience and skillset
- Higher compensation available for VTS candidates
- Continuing Education + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO + Sick Time
- Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount + Immediate Family Pet Discount
- Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Four 9-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts
- Monday–Friday
- Assist with surgical case management from admission through discharge
- Scrub in and support orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
- Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical patients
- Collect and process diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and fine needle aspirates
- Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and equipment for procedures
- Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and provide high-quality nursing care
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, doctors, and fellow technicians to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Advocate for patients through attentive monitoring, compassion, and exceptional care
- Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) required
- Strong anesthesia and surgical nursing experience preferred
- Detail-oriented with excellent technical skills and patient care standards
- Dependable, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced specialty setting
- Positive team player with strong communication and time management skills
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Like human medical specialists, VESH supports primary care veterinarians with the evaluation and treatment of pets affected by trauma, chronic issues, serious illness, or unusual disorders requiring advanced training, while also providing critical and emergency veterinary care.
We offer a variety of specialty services including Advanced Imaging (CT), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.
At VESH, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and continued learning. Every role in our hospital contributes to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them.
Serving South Deerfield & Surrounding Communities
Located in South Deerfield, MA, VESH is accessible from many surrounding communities where experienced veterinary technicians commonly commute from, including:
- Northampton, MA & Amherst, MA
- Greenfield, MA & Hadley, MA
- Easthampton, MA & Holyoke, MA
- Springfield, MA & West Springfield, MA
- Brattleboro, VT & Northern Connecticut communities
Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!
Email Katelin.Shephard@ethosvet.com—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.
Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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Veterinary Technician, Surgery - CVT/LVT/RVT | $23–$28/hr
Location: South Deerfield, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 9-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $23–$28/hour + Additional Earning Potential for VTS Technicians
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in South Deerfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a CVT, RVT, or LVT looking to strengthen advanced surgical, anesthesia, and specialty medicine skills while working alongside an experienced clinical team.
Join a collaborative specialty animal hospital where you’ll support advanced surgical procedures, manage complex cases, and provide exceptional patient care every day.
Compensation
- $23–$28/hour based on experience and skillset
- Higher compensation available for VTS candidates
- Continuing Education + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO + Sick Time
- Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount + Immediate Family Pet Discount
- Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Four 9-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts
- Monday–Friday
- Assist with surgical case management from admission through discharge
- Scrub in and support orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
- Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical patients
- Collect and process diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and fine needle aspirates
- Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and equipment for procedures
- Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and provide high-quality nursing care
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, doctors, and fellow technicians to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Advocate for patients through attentive monitoring, compassion, and exceptional care
- Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) required
- Strong anesthesia and surgical nursing experience preferred
- Detail-oriented with excellent technical skills and patient care standards
- Dependable, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced specialty setting
- Positive team player with strong communication and time management skills
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Like human medical specialists, VESH supports primary care veterinarians with the evaluation and treatment of pets affected by trauma, chronic issues, serious illness, or unusual disorders requiring advanced training, while also providing critical and emergency veterinary care.
We offer a variety of specialty services including Advanced Imaging (CT), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.
At VESH, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and continued learning. Every role in our hospital contributes to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them.
Serving South Deerfield & Surrounding Communities
Located in South Deerfield, MA, VESH is accessible from many surrounding communities where experienced veterinary technicians commonly commute from, including:
- Northampton, MA & Amherst, MA
- Greenfield, MA & Hadley, MA
- Easthampton, MA & Holyoke, MA
- Springfield, MA & West Springfield, MA
- Brattleboro, VT & Northern Connecticut communities
Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!
Email Katelin.Shephard@ethosvet.com—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.
Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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Who's Hiring
- Ethos Veterinary Health21
- BluePearl Pet Hospital12
- PetVet Care Centers11
- VCA Animal Hospitals6
- NVA3
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services24
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Education1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary surgery technician jobs.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) state license required
- Demonstrated surgical assistance experience including scrubbing in and instrument handling
- Proficiency in small animal anesthesia monitoring and perioperative care
- Familiarity with surgical instrumentation, sterilization protocols, and pack preparation
- Experience with orthopedic, soft tissue, or emergency surgical procedures
- Strong aseptic technique and infection control compliance in the operating suite
Tips for Your Veterinary Surgery Technician Job Search
Highlight surgical assist experience precisely
Listing 'surgical support' is too vague. Name the exact procedures you've assisted with, such as orthopedic repairs, splenectomies, or intestinal resections, and specify whether you scrubbed in, circulated, or managed anesthesia. Hiring managers scan for those details fast.
List your CVT or VTS credential prominently
Your Certified Veterinary Technician credential or Veterinary Technician Specialist designation in surgery belongs in your resume header, not buried in a credentials section. Many applicant tracking systems filter for these terms before a human ever sees your file.
Target openings at specialty and emergency hospitals
General practice clinics rarely need a dedicated surgical technician. Focus your search on specialty referral hospitals, emergency and critical care facilities, and university veterinary teaching programs, where surgical caseloads justify a full surgical tech role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists veterinary surgery technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a procedure-specific skills inventory
Before your interview, write out the ten surgical procedures you've performed most, your role in each, and any complications you helped manage. Interviewers at specialty practices ask for this level of detail, and having it memorized prevents vague answers that cost offers.
Negotiate continuing education support upfront
Surgical technician roles evolve as new equipment and techniques arrive. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about coverage for anesthesia certifications, wet labs, or VTS exam fees. Many practices budget for it but only offer it if asked.
Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most veterinary surgery technicians?
The companies hiring the most veterinary surgery technicians right now include Ethos Veterinary Health, BluePearl Pet Hospital, and PetVet Care Centers, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Specialty referral hospitals and emergency practices tend to post the highest volume of surgical technician roles.
How many veterinary surgery technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of veterinary surgery technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most surgical tech duties require hands-on presence in an operating suite. The small remote share tends to cover surgical scheduling coordination, instrument procurement, or telemedicine triage support roles rather than direct surgical assistance.
How do you become a veterinary surgery technician?
You start by earning a degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and passing your state licensing exam to become a certified, registered, or licensed veterinary technician. From there, you build surgical experience in a general or emergency practice, then pursue advanced surgical training through continuing education, wet labs, or mentorship under a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Some technicians go on to sit for the Veterinary Technician Specialist examination in surgery.
Can you get hired as a veterinary surgery technician with limited experience?
You can break into a surgical tech role with limited direct surgical experience if you already hold your veterinary technician license and have strong anesthesia or emergency care skills, since many specialty practices will train a technically solid candidate. Volunteering for surgical rotations, shadowing a board-certified surgeon, or cross-training in a general practice's surgical suite all help you build a case for readiness before applying.
What does the veterinary surgery technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role involve a phone or video screen focused on your license status and surgical background, followed by an in-person interview where you can expect scenario questions about anesthesia complications, instrument handling, and sterile technique. Many specialty hospitals include a practical skills assessment or a paid working interview in the operating room so the surgical team can evaluate your hands-on technique before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary surgery technician jobs?
You can find and apply to veterinary surgery technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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