What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Veterinary Technician, FVRC position at Ethos Veterinary Health?
The Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) in Estero, FL is hiring a full- time Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Surgery team!
Compensation: Based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5pm
Benefits & Compensation
As we continue to expand, we’re seeking an experienced Surgery Technician who brings initiative, attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality surgical care. If you love working in a fast-paced specialty environment and want to grow your skills—FVRC is the place for you!
Position Responsibilities
Join a hospital that values you, supports your development, and invests in your success.
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career!
www.flvrc.com/
Estero, FL
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.
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 regulations.
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Compensation: Based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5pm
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, dental, vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- And more!
As we continue to expand, we’re seeking an experienced Surgery Technician who brings initiative, attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality surgical care. If you love working in a fast-paced specialty environment and want to grow your skills—FVRC is the place for you!
Position Responsibilities
- Support surgical admissions, client communication, medical record accuracy, and discharge coordination
- Prepare patients for anesthesia, including pre-op diagnostics, bloodwork, and radiographs
- Induce, maintain, monitor, and recover anesthesia; perform accurate drug and CRI calculations
- Set up and break down operating rooms, ensuring cleanliness and organization
- Act as scrub nurse and maintain strict aseptic technique during procedures
- Circulate in the OR, anticipate surgeon needs, and aseptically open instruments/supplies
- Clip, prep, position, and connect patients to monitoring equipment for surgery
- Maintain, clean, wrap, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments and equipment
- Handle, prepare, and submit histopathology and microbiology samples
- Support emergency transfers, hospitalized patients, and provide clear communication across teams
- Minimum of 3 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in surgical or emergency settings. High school diploma or equivalent required, LVT certification is prioritized.
- Have an understanding of all basic veterinary knowledge, including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc. with a strong understanding of anesthesia, patient monitoring, and aseptic technique, familiarity with surgical equipment cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization.
- Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
- Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
Join a hospital that values you, supports your development, and invests in your success.
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career!
www.flvrc.com/
Estero, FL
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.
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 regulations.
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