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Veterinary Surgery Nurse

Buzzards Bay, MA, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026

About the role

Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesia Nurse (Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA) At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, we're passionate about what we do and looking for like-minded individuals to join our surgery team in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to utilize your technical skills while continuing to learn and grow your expertise. About this role As an anesthesia and surgery nurse, you'll play a crucial role in the surgical team, supporting doctors and teammates to ensure each patient receives high-quality care from admission to discharge. Basic and advanced skill utilization and applying knowledge and compassion are crucial to this role. You can expect to use or learn skills in pain management, trend changes and system monitoring, anesthesia and induction, and pre-, intra-, and post-op care, and more. Responsibilities and Functions

Assist surgeons with appointments and consults
Collaborate with the specialists on surgical cases
Oversee and carry out induction, prep, monitoring, and recovery of assigned surgical patients
Obtain pre and post-operative diagnostics
Perform pre and post-operative treatments as indicated by the doctors
Monitor and assist with various ASA-level patients
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment
Assist with training of new staff and assist other departments, as needed
Have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and handle stress calmly
Be a team player, have patience, and maintain a positive attitude.
Be detail-oriented to meet the high level of quality medicine.

Salary, Schedule, and Benefits Include (but are not limited to)

Includes all shifts, with some holiday, weekend, and on-call hours

The initial training schedule may differ from your permanent shift.

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500
Salary range $22 -$32, commensurate with experience
Paid PTO and holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
FSA or HSA options
Long- and short-term disability options
401K
Generous Continuing Education Program, including VTS training track and doctor mentors
Advanced Veterinary Nurse Training Program
Uniform allowance
Trupanion Pet Insurance with company paid premiums for two team member's pets
Veterinary Social Worker on site for employees and clients
Company Sponsored EAP

Required Qualifications

One or more years of surgical experience
Knowledge and understanding of veterinary procedures and diseases related to surgical procedures
Anesthesia and analgesia experience
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to apply critical thinking to problem-solving
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Lifting and restraining of pets at least 50 pounds and the ability to work on feet most of the day

Preferred Qualifications

CVT, RVT, or LVT (or ability to obtain within six months) is strongly preferred
VTS A&A preferred, or desire to achieve
Advanced anesthesia and analgesia experience

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA. With more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, our highly skilled and compassionate team works to ensure pets receive quality, gold-standard medical care. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to grow to keep up with the needs of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professionals who welcome the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance while possessing a friendly and positive team-player approach. Imagine being part of a team that not only values your growth as a professional but also supports it. At CCVS, investing in our employees' development is vital to achieving optimal patient care. So why not join us and become part of the Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists team? We're proud to be a United Veteri