Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Technician Surgery Caregiver
Surgery - Monroeville, PA - Full Time
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Avets is looking for a motivated Surgery Caregiver to join our high-performing Surgery Department.
At Avets, we believe great caregivers are made through support, mentorship, and opportunity. While experience with anesthesia in a specialty setting is a plus, it’s not required—we’re committed to developing the right candidate and helping you build the skills and confidence to succeed.
You’ll work alongside two board-certified surgeons and a team of dedicated caregivers in a state-of-the-art specialty hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical tools, including CT, MRI, and arthroscopy. If you’re eager to learn, grow, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As a key member of our surgical team, you’ll be involved in every step of the patient care journey—from pre-surgical assessment to post-operative recovery and discharge.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with surgical admissions, patient assessments, and client communication.
- Supporting surgical consults and recheck appointments, including patient handling, radiographs, and procedural preparation.
- Monitoring anesthesia and patient vitals throughout surgery and recovery to ensure comfort and safety.
- Performing venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and other technical procedures with care and accuracy.
- Acting as a sterile assistant and scrub technician, maintaining aseptic technique and surgical readiness.
- Maintaining complete and accurate medical records, daily charges, and discharge documentation.
- Reviewing at-home care instructions with clients to ensure clear understanding and continued support.
- Providing exceptional nursing care, empathy, and advocacy for every patient.
- Assisting with hospitalized and emergency transfer patients as needed.
We’re searching for someone who’s as passionate about learning as they are about patient care. If you bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and compassion to your work, we’ll provide the mentorship and training you need to thrive in a specialty setting!
Preferred qualifications include:
- 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.
- Work alongside board-certified specialists and a supportive, experienced surgical team.
- Access advanced technology and innovative procedures in a leading specialty hospital.
- Receive hands-on mentorship and training designed to grow your skills and confidence.
- Join a workplace culture built on collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning.
- Make a meaningful impact every day—for pets, clients, and your professional future.
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 Veterinary Health 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 regulation.
