Ethos Veterinary Health

AESC, Veterinary Surgery Technician – Parker, CO

Surgery - Parker, CO - Full Time

 


Veterinary Surgery Technician – AESC (Parker, CO)

Pay: $25–$35/hr (DOE) + on-call bonuses + $3,000 sign-on bonus
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7am–5pm + on-call shifts (one weeknight per week, one weekend every other month)
Location: Parker, Colorado (just outside of Denver)
 
Are Surgery and anesthesia your thing? Same.
Or do you want them to be your thing? They can be.
Let’s do great medicine together.
AESC’s surgery department supports three board-certified surgeons and a board-certified anesthesiologist. We’re seeking an experienced RVT/CVT/LVT who wants to use and grow their anesthesia and surgical skills in a hands-on, collaborative environment. If you love surgery, anesthesia, and exceptional patient care, this is the place for you.

Why Join AESC Surgery?
  • Professional Growth: Work directly with our board-certified anesthesiologist, managing both stable and critical surgical patients and learning advanced locoregional anesthesia techniques. Practice at the top of your license every day.
  • Positive, Patient-Centered Culture: Collaborate with skilled, kind, and approachable surgeons, technicians, and anesthesiologist. Our team values mentorship, mutual support, and delivering compassionate, individualized care.
  • Dedicated Team: Join a group of proud patient advocates. We lift each other up and take pride in quality, safety, and doing what’s best for our patients.
  • Highly Competitive Compensation: Including a 24/7 on-call rotation with significant additional pay that reflects your expertise.
  • Job Duties
  • Administer, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia under surgeon/anesthesiologist supervision
  • Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical nursing care
  • Perform advanced technical skills:
    • IV catheter and arterial line placement
    • Epidurals and regional blocks (with training)
    • Ventilator operation
    • Splinting and bandaging
  • Scrub into orthopedic, soft tissue, and laparoscopic procedures
  • Support surgeon appointments (consults, rechecks, outpatient care)
  • Take high-quality radiographs
  • Collaborate with ER, Critical Care, and specialty services
  • Maintain accurate records in ezyVet and SmartFlow
  • Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients regarding care, estimates, and discharges
  • Participate in the emergency surgery on-call rotation
Minimum Qualifications
  • 1 year work experience as a Veterinary Technician in a surgery/anesthesia-focused role
  • RVT in Colorado (or eligible upon hire)
  • Possesses a strong anesthesia skill set
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in surgical nursing, and critical care
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy specialty hospital
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • 2 years of experience running anesthesia in a specialty setting with board certified surgeons.

Compensation + Benefits
  • $25–$35/hour, DOE
  • $465 call-in fee per case, plus overtime (technicians typically earn $6,500–$10,000 extra/year)
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus
  • $1,500 relocation bonus
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Scrub allowance
  • Pet care discount
  • Bereavement leave, including pet bereavement
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
If you want to perform advanced anesthesia, scrub into specialty surgeries, and grow your skills every day in a supportive, collaborative environment, we’d love to meet you!
 
Discover more about our clinic and the incredible work we do by visiting our website at https://aescparker.com.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
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, Ethos 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 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.
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