Surgical Veterinary Technician

Surgical Veterinary Technician

The monitor shows a pressure dip nobody else in the room has noticed yet. You catch it, call it out, and the whole surgical team is already adjusting before it becomes a problem. Twenty minutes later you're in recovery, keeping that patient warm and comfortable until he's ready to go home. That's a surgery day at Hoboken Vets Animal Clinic, where technicians are trusted to carry real responsibility alongside our doctors. We're hiring a full-time or part-time Surgical Veterinary Technician. Surgical experience is a must, including hands-on surgical assisting and anesthesia monitoring.

About the Practice We opened in 2019 and care for pets in Hoboken, Jersey City, Union City, Edgewater, Weehawken, and beyond. We specialize in internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and pain management, with digital X-ray, wellness care, diagnostics, and preventive medicine behind them. We believe in a fear free environment, with separate dog and cat waiting rooms and science-driven care at every visit. We work like true teammates. Coverage, collaboration, and open communication are part of our daily workflow, and busy days don't break us because we work together. We prioritize teamwork, encourage continuous learning, and support technicians who want to elevate their skills and advance professionally.

What You'll Help Make Possible

• Safe anesthesia and smooth surgeries, because someone is watching every vital sign and calling changes early
• Surgical teams who can focus on the procedure, with instruments prepped and a sterile environment ready
• Patients who wake up comfortable and recover safely
• Clients who understand what to expect before and after surgery
• Accurate, thorough medical records that support every handoff
• A calm, organized clinic that stays welcoming from the first appointment to the last

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Hands-on surgical assisting experience, including assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Anesthesia monitoring experience, including vital signs
• 3-5 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• Experience managing anesthesia and perioperative care independently
• Availability for 10-hour day shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays

Preferred:

• Detail-oriented, with a firm commitment to patient safety
• Clear communication with medical teams and clients
• Values collaboration and wants to work where technicians are trusted and empowered
• Eager to elevate your skills and grow with us

Schedule

• Full-time or part-time
• Day shift
• 10-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• Holiday shifts required

Compensation Compensation for this role ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

This reflects our full-time benefits package. Since this role can be full-time or part-time, actual benefits will depend on the number of hours you work.

If you take pride in your skills and want to work where integrity and teamwork truly matter, we'd love to meet you. Apply today.