Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Surgical Veterinary Technician Assistant who is ready to roll up their sleeves, soak up knowledge, and be part of a team doing some of the most advanced veterinary medicine in New England.

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont's only 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, bringing together a collaborative team of technicians and specialists who are passionate about delivering high-quality, advanced care.

With services including soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, 24/7 emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, dentistry, and oral surgery, you'll have the opportunity to assist on interesting, complex cases while building your skills and growing your career alongside a supportive team. https://bevsvt.com/

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Full Time

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Patient & Surgical Support

• Assist with patient preparation including clipping, aseptic prep, and positioning for surgical procedures
• Support scrub and circulating technicians during soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries
• Help monitor patients during recovery and communicate status updates to the care team
• Assist with wound care, bandaging, and discharge preparation under technician supervision

Instrumentation & Supplies

• Clean, inspect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols
• Help maintain surgical supply inventory and restock as needed
• Assist with organizing and preparing instrument packs and surgical suite setup

Team Support

• Work closely with technicians, surgeons, and support staff to keep procedures running smoothly
• Follow direction from credentialed technicians and surgeons at all times
• Uphold OSHA and hospital safety standards within the surgical suite
• Support a clean, organized, and ready surgical environment

BENEFITS

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential—both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding and rewarding:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% (after 6 months)
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and wellness support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Mental health resources, plus so much more

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in a veterinary or clinical setting required
• Eagerness to learn surgical support, sterile technique, and instrument handling
• Ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a fast-paced team
• Strong communication skills and a calm, focused demeanor under pressure
• Comfort with physical demands including patient handling, lifting, and potential exposure to anesthetic gases and radiation (PPE provided and required)
• Interest in pursuing credentialing (CVT/LVT/RVT) is a plus
• Must be comfortable with physical demands of the role including patient handling, lifting, and potential exposure to anesthetic gases, radiation, and other hazardous materials; PPE provided and required

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose—down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.