Veterinary Technician

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center is expanding its Surgery Service and is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join the surgery team.

Day To Day Of Our Surgery Technicians:

Our Surgery Technicians are exposed to diverse and stimulating anesthesia cases. Our board-certified surgeons perform intricate surgeries in the chest or abdomen, complex fractures, repair torn ligaments, remove cancerous growths, manage extensive non-healing wounds, reconstructive and neurologic surgeries. Technical skills are sharpened, and new techniques are learned. The Surgery Service uses the most advanced imaging, monitoring tools and tap into the expertise of our specialists.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Venipuncture, IV catheter placements, and laboratory/diagnostic duties
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Surgical preparation and assisting in surgery
Maintaining proper sterile conditions
Anesthesia monitoring
Maintain patient records
Assisting with postoperative care of the patient

Schedule: Full-Time, four 10-hour weekdays.

Requirements for the Surgery Technician Role:

State credentials/license (CVT, LVT, RVT) or internship trained
Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, etc.)
Anesthesia experience, 2 years experience required
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center: We're a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to providing the best care, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality veterinary care available anywhere. We strive to create positive working environments to help you reach your personal and professional goals.

Benefits of joining the VCA Team.

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts (40-100%)
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more.
Plus so much more.

Apply Today. We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you.

Location: 1612 N. High Point Road Suite 100
Middleton, WI 53562

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