Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs in Idaho
Veterinary Surgery Technician jobs in Idaho are open across Post Falls, Garden City, and Ketchum and other Idaho metros, with employers like VCA Animal Hospitals, MedVet, and PetVet Care Centers hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Category
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id
R-245383
Job Type
Full time
Veterinary Technician at VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital
About Our Hospital
VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive culture where learning, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged.
The Role:
As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
- Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
- Place catheters and support patient treatments
- Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up
Schedule:
Full-time opportunity and one Saturday shift per month.
Compensation
$22.00 – $24.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
- Strong technical and clinical skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to high-quality patient care
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Health & Well-being
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
- Financial wellness tools including Vault
- Continuing Education allowance and PTO
- WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)
Your Next Career Step Starts Here
Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.
Location:
320 S. Ella Avenue Sandpoint, ID 83864
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Category
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id
R-245383
Job Type
Full time
Veterinary Technician at VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital
About Our Hospital
VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive culture where learning, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged.
The Role:
As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
- Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
- Place catheters and support patient treatments
- Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up
Schedule:
Full-time opportunity and one Saturday shift per month.
Compensation
$22.00 – $24.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
- Strong technical and clinical skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to high-quality patient care
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Health & Well-being
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
- Financial wellness tools including Vault
- Continuing Education allowance and PTO
- WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)
Your Next Career Step Starts Here
Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.
Location:
320 S. Ella Avenue Sandpoint, ID 83864
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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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Veterinary Surgery Technician Job Market in Idaho
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Who's Hiring
- VCA Animal Hospitals3
- MedVet1
- PetVet Care Centers1
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services4
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Idaho Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary surgery technician jobs across Idaho.
- 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
Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs in Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions
How many veterinary surgery technician jobs are there in Idaho?
There are 5+ veterinary surgery technician openings in Idaho on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Post Falls, Garden City, and Ketchum. New positions post regularly as employers across Idaho hire.
How much do veterinary surgery technicians make in Idaho?
Veterinary surgery technicians in Idaho earn a median of about $42,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $31,900 for the lowest 10% to over $48,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Idaho cities have the most veterinary surgery technician jobs?
Post Falls, Garden City, and Ketchum have the most veterinary surgery technician openings in Idaho right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire veterinary surgery technicians in Idaho?
Employers hiring veterinary surgery technicians in Idaho include VCA Animal Hospitals, MedVet, and PetVet Care Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote veterinary surgery technician jobs in Idaho?
Yes. About 0% of veterinary surgery technician openings tied to Idaho are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Idaho metros.
How do I apply for veterinary surgery technician jobs in Idaho?
You can apply to veterinary surgery technician jobs in Idaho directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Idaho location, then apply to each one that fits.
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