Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) was founded on the belief that pets of the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a collaborative specialty hospital where doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care teams work together to support patients with complex medical needs.

Our mission is clear. Provide exceptional medicine around the clock. Treat every patient with compassion. Work together as a team that respects skill, curiosity, and dedication to the profession.

Those values guide everything we do.

Inside our Surgery department, that mission comes to life every day.

Surgical patients often arrive at critical moments in their lives. Some require emergency procedures following trauma. Others come to us for advanced orthopedic repairs, complex soft tissue surgery, or procedures that restore mobility and quality of life. Behind every successful surgery is a skilled team that prepares, monitors, and cares for patients throughout the entire surgical process.

This is where our CVTs make a profound difference.

On any given day, you might be placing IV catheters and preparing patients for anesthesia, monitoring a patient during a complex orthopedic repair, or assisting a surgeon during a soft tissue procedure. You may be calculating anesthetic protocols, managing advanced monitoring equipment, or guiding a patient safely through recovery after surgery.

Surgery requires precision, focus, and exceptional teamwork. Every procedure depends on technicians who can anticipate needs, think critically, and maintain the highest standards of patient safety and sterility. It is fast paced, technically demanding, and incredibly rewarding.

At EPVMC, we view Certified Veterinary Technicians as nurses and highly skilled medical professionals whose knowledge and judgment are essential to the success of every surgical procedure.

Certified Veterinary Technician – Surgery Department

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center in Allentown, PA

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

What Your Role Will Include

As a Certified Veterinary Technician in Surgery, you will:

• Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures


• Assist surgeons during procedures by maintaining sterile technique and anticipating surgical needs


• Place catheters and manage fluid therapy before, during, and after surgery


• Monitor anesthetized patients using advanced monitoring equipment and respond appropriately to changes in patient status


• Prepare patients for surgery including positioning, clipping, surgical site preparation, and sterile draping


• Manage anesthetic protocols, drug calculations, and medication administration by working alongside our anesthesiologist


• Assist with post operative recovery and provide attentive monitoring as patients wake from anesthesia


• Perform and assist with diagnostic imaging including when required for surgical planning


• Maintain sterile surgical packs, instruments, and equipment through proper cleaning and sterilization protocols


• Prepare surgical appointments by reviewing patient records, diagnostics, and surgical plans in advance


• Assist with surgical consultations and recheck appointments alongside the surgeon(s)


• Educate and communicate with clients regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and home care instructions


• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records within our hospital information system (EzyVet)


• Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and excellent nursing care throughout the surgical process

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 


• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment 


• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling 


• Continuing education allowance and professional development support 


• Mental Health Resources 


• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave 

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: 

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 


• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing 


• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods 


• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner 

Requirements

• Current certification/licensure as a Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)


• Ability to work assigned shifts (3, 12-hour shifts per week)


• Strong technical skills and attention to detail


• Calm, confident demeanor in emergency or high-stress situations


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Referral experience preferred

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.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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