Entry Level Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs
New grad veterinary surgery technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong clinical portfolio can outweigh a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Ethos Veterinary Health, VCA Animal Hospitals, and NVA hiring at this level now.
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Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery
Location: Overland Park, KS
Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week
Compensation: $25+/hr | $1000 Hiring Bonus! | $2500 relocation bonus for qualified applicants
Why Join Overland Park Emergency and Specialty Hospital?
Overland Park Veterinary in Overland Park, KS is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists, gain exposure to a diverse caseload, and utilize advanced equipment and techniques in a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital.
If you are an experienced RVT who values teamwork, mentorship, advanced medicine, and continued learning, this is an opportunity to build your skills while making a meaningful difference in patient care.
In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:
- Provide high-quality patient care as a Registered Veterinary Technician within the Surgery team.
- Utilize your veterinary technician skills to support advanced patient care and treatment services.
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and other Veterinary Technicians.
- Utilize state-of-the-art imaging, monitoring tools, and advanced techniques as part of the Surgery team.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and team members regarding patient care.
- Maintain a calm, professional, and compassionate approach when working with patients and families during stressful or emotional situations.
- Participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and technical skills.
- After gaining appropriate knowledge and experience, train, coach, mentor, and teach newer Veterinary Technicians and team members.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment focused on quality medicine, patient care, and continuous learning.
What You Bring:
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential required.
- Experience working as a Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital setting.
- Strong foundation in patient care and veterinary medicine.
- Excellent client service and communication skills.
- Ability to remain composed and professional during stressful or emotional situations.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with veterinarians and other Veterinary Technicians.
- Willingness to learn new and advanced techniques and continue developing clinical skills.
- Ability to provide and receive mentorship, guidance, and feedback in a team environment.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple health plan options
- FSA/HSA options
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance program
- Uniform allowance
- Generous employee pet discount
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Quarterly bonus program
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities toward an accredited Veterinary Technology Program
About the Hospital
Mission / Overland Park Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24-hour hospital that focuses on the most critical needs of the animals in our community. Our board-certified specialists provide the most advanced care for our patients.
Our hospital has been ranked among the "Best Veterinarians in Kansas City" by City Lifestyle.
As a highly skilled Veterinary Technician, you will have exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, the opportunity to use advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and access to the expertise of board-certified specialists.
Our tenured technician team values mentorship, teamwork, and professional development. Team members have dedicated learning and development time and support one another in building their skills and knowledge.
Surrounding Areas
Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is located in Overland Park, KS and serves surrounding communities including:
- Mission
- Shawnee
- Lenexa
- Merriam
- Prairie Village
- Leawood
- Olathe
- Kansas City
- Surrounding Kansas City metro communities
About Ethos Veterinary Health
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.
Join Us / Candidate Contact Information
To learn more about Mission Veterinary and explore opportunities with our team, please visit our website or apply through this posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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 regulation.
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Entry Level Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level veterinary surgery technician job?
Entry level veterinary surgery technician roles typically look for candidates with formal veterinary technology training, hands-on clinical or internship experience, and familiarity with surgical preparation and instrument care. Completing an accredited veterinary technician program, earning a Veterinary Technician National Examination credential, and highlighting any externship or shadowing hours gives new candidates a clear edge when applying.
Which companies hire entry level veterinary surgery technicians?
Companies hiring entry level veterinary surgery technicians right now include Ethos Veterinary Health, VCA Animal Hospitals, and NVA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from specialty and emergency animal hospitals, large veterinary group practices, and academic veterinary medical centers that have structured onboarding for new graduates.
Are there remote entry level veterinary surgery technician jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in this hands-on clinical field. About 0% of entry level veterinary surgery technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to be in telehealth triage support, veterinary client education, or surgical scheduling rather than direct patient care positions.
Are these new grad veterinary surgery technician jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates, candidates with zero to two years of experience, or applicants whose background includes externships and internships rather than full-time employment. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists an accredited program credential as the primary requirement rather than years of prior professional experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level veterinary surgery technicians?
Entry Level veterinary surgery technician roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes and surgical caseloads that require trained support staff, creating consistent demand for new graduates ready to work in structured clinical environments.