Certified Veterinary Technician

Stauffer Veterinary Surgical Center in Indianapolis, IN, is defined by its deep commitment to highly specialized small animal surgical care and personal service, a philosophy ensuring that both pets and owners receive attention tailored to their needs. Our specialized environment allows experienced teammates to focus deeply on complex medical cases, maximizing their skills daily. Our reputation for excellence is reinforced by a stellar 4.9-star Google rating, reflecting the immense trust the Indianapolis community places in our skilled team. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialized practice where you can focus on advanced procedures and truly grow your medical expertise. We believe that supporting our teammates starts with creating a highly focused and functional work environment. Our surgery center was purposefully designed to be efficient, ensuring smooth clinical workflows and providing you with the best opportunity to concentrate on high-quality medical work. With Diplomate ACVS specialists leading the team, you are surrounded by elite expertise in orthopedic procedures, soft tissue surgery, and surgical oncology, allowing you to continually learn and expand your technical skill set. Furthermore, our structured schedule, including closed weekends and a condensed Friday shift, promotes excellent work-life integration, giving you the time you need to do your best work while enjoying all that the area offers. The quality of medicine here is driven entirely by specialization. We are dedicated primarily to complex procedures, including orthopedic repair, specialized surgical oncology, and demanding skin reconstruction techniques. Our leadership team includes a specialist Diplomat certified in both ABVP and ACVS, alongside another Diplomate ACVS who is also Penn Hip certified, bringing an elite level of experience to every case. While we offer general pet wellness and emergency stabilization as needed, your daily focus will be on challenging surgical cases, ensuring you always operate at the peak of advanced specialized veterinary practice. The hospital is conveniently located in Indianapolis, Indiana, giving you the benefit of practicing in a major metropolitan area recognized for its thriving medical community and diverse cultural opportunities. Situated just off East 96th Street, the location is easily accessible, allowing you to enjoy urban amenities and connectivity while maintaining a professional practice setting. Indianapolis provides the ideal backdrop for building a rewarding, highly specialized career while enjoying a dynamic and growing city.

Your Impact as a Certified Veterinary Technician

Note: The Certified Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state's Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Utilize Your Full Skillset: You'll be a vital part of the medical team, providing comprehensive patient care, including administering treatments, monitoring anesthesia, and performing lab work.
• Be a Leader and Mentor: You'll guide and support the medical team, ensuring an efficient workflow while mentoring others to help them grow their skills and careers.
• Partner with Clients: You'll be a key point of contact for pet owners, educating them on treatments, reviewing medical records, and confidently answering their questions.
• Contribute to a Positive Culture: You'll play an active role in training, providing feedback, and maintaining the high standards of our hospital environment.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• A current state veterinary technician license (CVT) in good standing.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills, including nursing, surgery, dental care, radiology, and laboratory procedures.
• A calm and efficient approach, especially in fast-paced or stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively.
• One year of experience in the veterinary industry is preferred.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive Compensation

Competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off and opportunities for tuition reimbursement to advance your career.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration and career growth.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: providing excellent patient care.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds. This role requires routine exposure to animals and medical equipment in a potentially noisy environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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