Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Surgery Veterinary Technician | $27.00 - $31.00/hour starting, based on experience

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus + $2,500 Relocation Assistance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Up To $1500 Sign-On Bonus Structure Available for Qualified Unlicensed Technicians

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Three 12-hour shifts, with participation in an on-call rotation

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This is an opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons while developing advanced skills in anesthesia, surgical nursing, and perioperative patient care.

If you have experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, or specialty practice, PERC offers the opportunity to contribute to complex surgical cases while growing your technical skills within a collaborative specialty hospital.

Compensation

• $27.00 - $31.00/hour starting, based on experience
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus + $2,500 Relocation Assistance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Up To $1200 Sign-On Bonus Structure Available for Qualified Unlicensed Technicians

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee pet insurance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet supplies
• Costco membership
• Birthday bonus
• Milestone recognition bonuses
• Employee referral bonus program
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Additional employee benefits

Schedule

• Full-Time | Monday-Friday
• Three 12-hour shifts, with participation in an on-call rotation

Responsibilities

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will provide technical and nursing support throughout the surgical process, helping ensure patient safety and high-quality care before, during, and after procedures.

• Work closely with board-certified surgeons throughout surgical procedures
• Assist with patient assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and surgical care
• Plan, induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia for a variety of surgical cases
• Serve as a circulating nurse and scrub technician during orthopedic, soft tissue, thoracic, and minimally invasive procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery, including clipping, surgical site preparation, positioning, and instrumentation
• Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery, recognizing changes in patient condition and advocating for patient safety
• Calculate and administer anesthetic medications and continuous rate infusions (CRIs)
• Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care
• Perform technical skills such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient assessment, and diagnostic support
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with surgeons and the medical team
• Support clients with compassion and professionalism throughout their pet's surgical experience
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly prepared surgical spaces and equipment
• Collaborate with Surgery, Emergency, Critical Care, and other specialty teams to support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in surgery, anesthesia, emergency, or specialty veterinary medicine
• LVT, CVT, or RVT credential preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and recovery for orthopedic, abdominal, thoracic, and minimally invasive procedures
• Experience with surgical preparation, patient positioning, sterile technique, and surgical instrumentation
• Knowledge of CRI calculations, anesthetic medications, and perioperative nursing care
• Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain calm in fast-paced or critical situations
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, Veterinary Technicians, and other hospital team members
• Commitment to patient safety, compassionate client service, and continued professional development
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About the Hospital

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) is a growing 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Our teams collaborate across Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery to provide comprehensive care for pets with complex medical and surgical needs.

Our Surgery department works alongside board-certified surgeons to provide advanced orthopedic, soft tissue, thoracic, and minimally invasive procedures. Veterinary Technicians play an integral role in anesthesia management, surgical nursing, and patient recovery.

At PERC, technicians are valued members of the medical team. We encourage continued learning, support professional development through mentorship and continuing education, and provide opportunities to build advanced skills in specialty veterinary medicine.

Surrounding Areas

PERC is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, serving pets and families throughout northern Palm Beach County and the surrounding South Florida region. Nearby communities include Jupiter, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach Shores, and West Palm Beach. The area offers access to Atlantic Coast beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and a variety of residential communities throughout Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding communities offer a range of coastal and inland living options, with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and the amenities of South Florida. Candidates considering relocation can explore communities throughout northern Palm Beach County when planning their move.

Join Us

If you're ready to advance your career in veterinary surgery while working alongside an experienced team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Join Pet Emergency & Referral Center and become part of a collaborative team where your technical skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every day!

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.