Veterinary Surgical Assistant Jobs
Veterinary Surgical Assistant jobs are open across specialty surgical centers, general veterinary practices, and emergency animal hospitals, from entry-level techs to senior surgical support roles, with specializations in orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, and anesthesia monitoring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician!
Experience: Surgical veterinary technician experience or licensure required
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Passionate about outstanding patient care, and ready to put your surgical skills to work on a 4-day week?
Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital is a four-doctor practice looking for an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team of compassionate professionals. Along with practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, you’ll enjoy consistent scheduling and excellent work-life balance.
We practice Fear Free and low-stress handling to keep our patients safe and happy, and we believe in growing together. With the right cattitude, anything is pawsible!
- 4-day work weeks. Consistent, flexible scheduling with rotating Saturday shifts.
- Surgical focus. As an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician here, you’ll play a key role in our four-doctor surgical team.
- Fear Free care. Low-stress handling techniques keep our patients safe and happy.
- Mentorship and growth. Every Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician here gets mentoring and support to advance their career, because the more you know, the better off we all are.
- A positive team. A supportive culture where everyone grows and encourages the growth of others.
- Support veterinarians with surgical procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to surgical and general patients
- Use Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques with every patient
- Take ownership of your tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes
- Share your knowledge and support your teammates’ growth
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
- Experience as a surgical veterinary technician, or veterinary technician licensure
- Familiarity with Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
- A positive attitude and a desire to keep learning and growing
- The confidence to own your tasks and deliver positive outcomes
- Availability for rotating Saturday shifts
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Come join our team! If you’re an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician who wants to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital looks forward to your contributions toward our meaningful mission.
Apply today and join the team at Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital!
Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician!
Experience: Surgical veterinary technician experience or licensure required
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Passionate about outstanding patient care, and ready to put your surgical skills to work on a 4-day week?
Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital is a four-doctor practice looking for an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team of compassionate professionals. Along with practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, you’ll enjoy consistent scheduling and excellent work-life balance.
We practice Fear Free and low-stress handling to keep our patients safe and happy, and we believe in growing together. With the right cattitude, anything is pawsible!
- 4-day work weeks. Consistent, flexible scheduling with rotating Saturday shifts.
- Surgical focus. As an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician here, you’ll play a key role in our four-doctor surgical team.
- Fear Free care. Low-stress handling techniques keep our patients safe and happy.
- Mentorship and growth. Every Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician here gets mentoring and support to advance their career, because the more you know, the better off we all are.
- A positive team. A supportive culture where everyone grows and encourages the growth of others.
- Support veterinarians with surgical procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to surgical and general patients
- Use Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques with every patient
- Take ownership of your tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes
- Share your knowledge and support your teammates’ growth
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
- Experience as a surgical veterinary technician, or veterinary technician licensure
- Familiarity with Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
- A positive attitude and a desire to keep learning and growing
- The confidence to own your tasks and deliver positive outcomes
- Availability for rotating Saturday shifts
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Come join our team! If you’re an Experienced or Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician who wants to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital looks forward to your contributions toward our meaningful mission.
Apply today and join the team at Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Consumer Goods
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary surgical assistant jobs.
- Experience assisting in veterinary surgical procedures including soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries
- Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and patient vital sign assessment during procedures
- Ability to maintain sterile surgical fields and perform instrument preparation and counts
- Veterinary assistant or technician certification such as CVA, CVT, or RVT preferred
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software for patient record documentation
- Strong knowledge of post-operative patient recovery care and complication recognition
Tips for Your Veterinary Surgical Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to surgical settings
List specific surgical procedures you've assisted with, such as orthopedic repairs, spays, or mass removals. Vague phrases like 'assisted in surgery' won't stand out. Name the instruments you've handled and the anesthesia monitoring equipment you're trained on.
Highlight your anesthesia monitoring credentials
Many veterinary surgical assistant postings specifically screen for candidates who can monitor vitals and adjust anesthetic depth under veterinarian supervision. If you've completed formal anesthesia training, name it prominently near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list.
Target specialty and emergency clinics separately
Specialty surgical hospitals and emergency animal clinics hire on different timelines and expect different experience levels than general practices. Apply to each type with a targeted cover letter that speaks directly to the pace and case complexity of that setting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists veterinary surgical assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for skills-based interview questions
Interviewers at surgical clinics often ask you to walk through a specific procedure setup or describe how you'd respond to an anesthesia complication. Practice talking through instrument counts, sterile field protocol, and patient recovery monitoring out loud before your interview.
Follow up with a procedure-specific thank-you note
After your interview, send a brief note that references one surgical scenario discussed during the conversation. This signals genuine engagement with the clinical work and helps you stand out from candidates who send a generic thank-you.
Veterinary Surgical Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most veterinary surgical assistants?
The companies hiring the most veterinary surgical assistants right now include PetVet Care Centers, Encore Vet, and Ethos Veterinary Health, with the largest share of openings in California, New Jersey, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Specialty surgical hospitals and multi-location veterinary groups tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many veterinary surgical assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of veterinary surgical assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most roles in this field. The small share of remote work in this occupation is concentrated in surgical coordination, pre-operative client communication, and medical records support functions.
How do you become a veterinary surgical assistant?
Start by completing a veterinary assistant or veterinary technology program at an accredited school, which provides foundational anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical skills training. Seek an externship or entry-level role at a clinic that performs surgery to gain direct scrubbing and monitoring experience. Pursue a Certified Veterinary Assistant credential and ask mentors to train you on anesthesia equipment and sterile technique.
How do you get hired as a veterinary surgical assistant with little experience?
Apply to general veterinary practices first, since many will train a motivated candidate who demonstrates comfort handling animals and a basic understanding of surgical prep. Volunteer at a shelter or clinic to build hands-on exposure. Emphasize any coursework, lab training, or externship hours on your resume, and be specific about the procedures you've observed or assisted with, even in a training context.
What does the veterinary surgical assistant interview process look like?
Most practices begin with a phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and availability. An in-person or working interview often follows, where you may be asked to demonstrate patient handling, describe a surgical setup, or explain how you'd monitor a patient under anesthesia. Some specialty hospitals include a skills assessment or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary surgical assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to veterinary surgical assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and surgical specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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