Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Location: Overland Park, KS

Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week

Compensation: $25+/hr | $1000 Hiring Bonus! | $2500 relocation bonus for qualified applicants

Why Join Overland Park Emergency and Specialty Hospital?

Overland Park Veterinary in Overland Park, KS is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists, gain exposure to a diverse caseload, and utilize advanced equipment and techniques in a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital.

If you are an experienced RVT who values teamwork, mentorship, advanced medicine, and continued learning, this is an opportunity to build your skills while making a meaningful difference in patient care.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:

• Provide high-quality patient care as a Registered Veterinary Technician within the Surgery team.

• Utilize your veterinary technician skills to support advanced patient care and treatment services.

• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and other Veterinary Technicians.

• Utilize state-of-the-art imaging, monitoring tools, and advanced techniques as part of the Surgery team.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and team members regarding patient care.

• Maintain a calm, professional, and compassionate approach when working with patients and families during stressful or emotional situations.

• Participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and technical skills.

• After gaining appropriate knowledge and experience, train, coach, mentor, and teach newer Veterinary Technicians and team members.

• Contribute to a supportive team environment focused on quality medicine, patient care, and continuous learning.

What You Bring:

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential required.

• Experience working as a Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital setting.

• Strong foundation in patient care and veterinary medicine.

• Excellent client service and communication skills.

• Ability to remain composed and professional during stressful or emotional situations.

• Comfortable working collaboratively with veterinarians and other Veterinary Technicians.

• Willingness to learn new and advanced techniques and continue developing clinical skills.

• Ability to provide and receive mentorship, guidance, and feedback in a team environment.

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple health plan options

• FSA/HSA options

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee assistance program

• Uniform allowance

• Generous employee pet discount

• Pet insurance

• Paid time off

• Quarterly bonus program

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities toward an accredited Veterinary Technology Program

About the Hospital

Mission / Overland Park Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24-hour hospital that focuses on the most critical needs of the animals in our community. Our board-certified specialists provide the most advanced care for our patients.

Our hospital has been ranked among the "Best Veterinarians in Kansas City" by City Lifestyle.

As a highly skilled Veterinary Technician, you will have exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, the opportunity to use advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and access to the expertise of board-certified specialists.

Our tenured technician team values mentorship, teamwork, and professional development. Team members have dedicated learning and development time and support one another in building their skills and knowledge.

Surrounding Areas

Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is located in Overland Park, KS and serves surrounding communities including:

• Mission 

• Shawnee

• Lenexa

• Merriam

• Prairie Village

• Leawood

• Olathe

• Kansas City

• Surrounding Kansas City metro communities

About Ethos Veterinary Health

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. 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.

Join Us / Candidate Contact Information

To learn more about Mission Veterinary and explore opportunities with our team, please visit our website or apply through this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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