Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology

About the job

Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology Location: Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Byron Center Schedule: Monday - Thursday 730am-530pm Compensation: $21/hr +, Experience Will Determine Starting Wage Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital

We believe in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and a gossip-free, solution-focused work environment. We lift each other up and grow together.

Since opening in 2021 as the second location of our trusted veterinary care group (est. 1991), AESH Byron Center has continued to set the standard in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine. Our 10,000 sq. ft. hospital is open 24/7 and offers advanced care in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Cardiology. Here, you’ll play a critical role in providing gold-standard care. Make a meaningful impact by participating in clinical trials that drive advancements in veterinary care and improve the lives of pets!

About You: You’re a detail-oriented technician with solid technical skills, especially in anesthesia and surgical support, and ideally with experience in ophthalmology. You are calm under pressure, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’re passionate about learning, value teamwork, and are committed to delivering exceptional care to every patient.

In Your Day to Day, You Will:

• Assist the Ophthalmologist during appointments and surgical procedures

• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration

• Provide surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op care

• Support patient restraint, comfort, and general nursing care

• Educate clients on patient conditions and post-operative instructions

• Conduct specialized ophthalmic diagnostics (e.g., Schirmer tear tests, tonometry, ocular ultrasound, ERG), if trained

• Maintain sterile field and perform sterile scrubs

• Accurately maintain patient records and documentation

• Participate in staff training and ongoing professional development

• Support hospital cleanliness, inventory, and safety protocols

What You Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant veterinary technical experience

• Advanced skill set in ophthalmology preferred (but not required)

• Strong anesthesia knowledge and surgical support experience

• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 40 lbs

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• LVT preferred but not required

Full-Time Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
• Continuing Education Allowance: $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)
• License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
• In depth tier training program for both Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
• Monthly in-house CE presented for all team members
• And more

Hospital Highlights

• 24-Hour Critical Care and Emergency Services
• 10 exam rooms, 3 state-of-the-art surgical suites
• On-site diagnostics, including ultrasound and CT
• Full In-house diagnostic lab
• Dedicated glass-enclosed critical care/ICU suite
• Independent GI & Respiratory isolation wards
• Feline-specific hospitalization ward
• Conference center for CE and community events

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*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 11072068.*