Surgical Vet Tech

Pay: $28–$33/hr based on experience - Sign On Bonus & Relocation Assistant Available for Qualified Applicants! Overtime compensation available
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4/10s Schedule, between the hours of 7am-7pm. (NO WEEKENDS and NO HOLIDAYS!)

Pet Emergency Treatment (PET), Alaska’s leading 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team in Anchorage, Alaska.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced, high-volume AAHA-accredited hospital while living in one of the most unique and adventure-filled places in the country.

If you thrive in specialty and internal medicine, enjoy critical thinking, and want to make a meaningful impact in patient care, we’d love to meet you!

• $28–$33/hr based on experience

• Overtime compensation available

• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates

• Relocation assistance available for qualifying applicants:

  • $3,000 relocation bonus for a 1-year commitment

  • $5,000 relocation bonus for a 2-year commitment

• Full-time position

• Approximately 36–40 hours per week

• Various shifts available including days, evenings, and weekends

• Flexible scheduling options

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off (PTO)

• HSA/FSA healthcare spending accounts

• Employee discounts

• Additional insurance options

• Complimentary food, coffee, and workplace perks

• $1,000 annual CE allowance

• Licensure renewal reimbursement

• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement

• Strong technician team with collaborative doctor support

• Opportunity to work advanced and rewarding emergency cases

Benefit eligibility may vary and waiting periods may apply. Benefits are available to full-time employees.

As an Internal Medicine Licensed Veterinary Technician at PET, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting pets through urgent and critical medical situations.

• Assist Internist with advanced diagnostic procedures, patient care, and case management
• Provide nursing care for complex and chronic Internal Medicine cases, including hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Obtain detailed patient histories, monitor vital parameters, and collect diagnostic samples
• Assist with advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures including upper and lower endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures
• Coordinate and assist with advanced imaging procedures including CT, ensuring appropriate patient preparation and monitoring
• Assist in anesthetic planning and monitoring for patients with multiple comorbidities undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Calculate and manage continuous rate infusions (CRIs), fluid therapy, electrolyte supplementation, and medication administration for critically ill patients
• Perform advanced medical calculations related to drug dosing and treatment protocols
• Provide thorough client communication and education regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and long-term case management
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Perform proper patient restraint and handling
• Prioritize and manage multiple cases while maintaining a high standard of care and supporting efficient patient flow

• Active veterinary technician license required for LVTs
• Minimum 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in Internal Medicine or a specialty setting. Experience with advanced diagnostics and complex case management strongly preferred
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and patient care
• Ability to work around anesthetic gases, chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. Comfortable working with animals, including those who are sick or stressed. Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively support both clients and medical team members
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