Veterinary Technician, Surgery

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will

• Assist with surgical admissions, patient assessments, and client communication to ensure a seamless surgical experience.
• Support surgical consultations and recheck appointments by preparing patients, obtaining radiographs, and assisting with procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia, patient vitals, and recovery to ensure the safety and comfort of every patient.
• Perform technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and advanced nursing care.
• Serve as a sterile assistant and scrub technician while maintaining strict aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment charges, and discharge documentation.
• Educate clients on post-operative care and discharge instructions to support successful recoveries at home.
• Provide compassionate nursing care and advocate for patients throughout their surgical journey.
• Assist with the care of hospitalized and emergency transfer patients as needed.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, veterinarians, and fellow technicians to deliver exceptional specialty patient care.

• Veterinary Technician License (LVT, CVT, or RVT) preferred, but not required
• Foundational veterinary knowledge, including patient restraint, triage, imaging, laboratory skills, and venipuncture.
• Previous experience in anesthesia or surgical support is a plus—but not essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to stay calm and organized under pressure.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best. 

• FSA//HSA 

• 401(k) +company match 

• Employee assistance program 

• Employee pet benefit discount program 

• PTO and uniforms 

• Professional development assistance 

• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing 

• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms 

• We take extra care of our team by providing a stocked breakroom! 

Located just outside Pittsburgh in Monroeville, PA, Avets offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and easy access to the city's vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The area features affordable housing, highly rated schools, beautiful parks, and miles of hiking and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly community or the amenities of a major metropolitan area, Monroeville provides the best of both worlds.Surrounding Areas

Avets is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals across the Allegheny County plus portions of Westmoreland County area including:

• Monroeville
• Murrysville
• Plum
• Penn Hills
• Irwin
• North Versailles
• Forest Hills
• Oakmont
• Verona
• Wilkinsburg
• Churchill
• Pittsburgh (East End neighborhoods)
• McKeesport
• New Kensington
• Lower Burrell

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. 10563600