Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Veterinary Technician,  Surgery
Location: Monroeville, PA
Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week, typical start time is between 7am & 9am
Compensation: $19-26 /hr Depending On Experience | $1500 Hiring Bonus!

Why Join Avets
For more than 25 years, Avets has been a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, serving pets and their families across Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. Our brand-new, 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital was designed to support exceptional patient care, featuring advanced technology including a 16-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, four surgical suites, a dedicated ICU, and expanded specialty services. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. At Avets, we invest in our people by fostering a respectful, team-focused culture where every role makes a meaningful impact. If you're looking to grow your skills while helping deliver lifesaving care in a cutting-edge environment, you'll find an exceptional career at Avets.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will

• Assist with surgical admissions, patient assessments, and client communication to ensure a seamless surgical experience.
• Support surgical consultations and recheck appointments by preparing patients, obtaining radiographs, and assisting with procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia, patient vitals, and recovery to ensure the safety and comfort of every patient.
• Perform technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and advanced nursing care.
• Serve as a sterile assistant and scrub technician while maintaining strict aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment charges, and discharge documentation.
• Educate clients on post-operative care and discharge instructions to support successful recoveries at home.
• Provide compassionate nursing care and advocate for patients throughout their surgical journey.
• Assist with the care of hospitalized and emergency transfer patients as needed.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, veterinarians, and fellow technicians to deliver exceptional specialty patient care.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best. 

• FSA//HSA 

• 401(k) +company match 

• Employee assistance program 

• Employee pet benefit discount program 

• PTO and uniforms 

• Professional development assistance 

• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing 

• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms 

• We take extra care of our team by providing a stocked breakroom! 

Located just outside Pittsburgh in Monroeville, PA, Avets offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and easy access to the city's vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The area features affordable housing, highly rated schools, beautiful parks, and miles of hiking and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly community or the amenities of a major metropolitan area, Monroeville provides the best of both worlds.

Surrounding Areas

Avets is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals across the Allegheny County plus portions of Westmoreland County area including:

• Monroeville
• Murrysville
• Plum
• Penn Hills
• Irwin
• North Versailles
• Forest Hills
• Oakmont
• Verona
• Wilkinsburg
• Churchill
• Pittsburgh (East End neighborhoods)
• McKeesport
• New Kensington
• Lower Burrell

About Ethos Veterinary Health 
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest  
level, together. 

Join Us 
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care! 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
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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