Surgical Veterinary Technician - Fun Team & Great Cases •$20-$25/hour | Full-Time Do you love surgery, anesthesia, and being part of a veterinary team that truly works together? We are looking for an experienced Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical side of veterinary medicine, takes pride in excellent patient care, and thrives when they are part of a positive, hardworking team. Our surgical technician plays an important role in helping our doctors provide safe, efficient, high-quality care from the moment a patient is admitted through anesthesia, surgery, recovery, and discharge. We take our medicine seriously and we also believe you should enjoy coming to work. We value kindness, positivity, teamwork, communication, education, and a strong work ethic. We laugh together, help each other, celebrate wins, and step in when a teammate needs support. What You'll Be Doing As a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you will work closely with our doctors and technician team to coordinate and provide care for surgical and anesthetic patients.

Responsibilities may include:

Preparing patients for surgical and anesthetic procedures Placing IV catheters and obtaining blood samples Calculating, preparing, and administering medications as directed by the veterinarian Performing patient assessments and obtaining pre-anesthetic vitals Setting up and maintaining anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and surgical supplies Inducing and maintaining anesthesia under veterinarian supervision Closely monitoring patients throughout anesthesia and documenting anesthetic parameters Recognizing changes in patient status and communicating concerns promptly to the veterinarian Positioning and preparing patients for surgery Maintaining proper aseptic technique Assisting the veterinarian throughout surgical procedures Taking diagnostic radiographs when needed Monitoring patients through anesthetic recovery and postoperative care Providing appropriate pain-management and nursing care as directed by the veterinarian Keeping surgical, treatment, and recovery areas clean, stocked, organized, and ready Helping maintain an efficient surgical workflow throughout the day Communicating with the doctor and support team so everyone knows what each patient needs Supporting the rest of the hospital team when surgical responsibilities are completed Who We're Looking For This is a skilled technician position, so STRONG previous surgical veterinary technician experience is required. Technical skills matter, and the person behind those skills matters just as much to us. We're looking for someone who is: Confident and attentive when monitoring anesthesia Organized and able to anticipate what the doctor and patient will need next Comfortable working independently while also being an excellent teammate Calm and capable when things don't go exactly according to plan Detail-oriented and committed to patient safety Able to prioritize multiple patients and responsibilities Kind and compassionate with both animals and people Open to feedback and interested in continuing to learn Willing to jump in and help instead of waiting to be asked Positive, dependable, and accountable Someone who brings a hustle-and-help mentality to the team We Want More Than Someone Who Can "Monitor Surgical Patients" We want someone who understands that being an excellent surgical technician means more than knowing how to place a catheter or monitor anesthesia. It means noticing the small changes. It means thinking ahead. It means keeping your area organized and your team supported. And it means being willing to help the rest of your team when they need you. Our goal is to find someone who takes pride in their technical skills without losing the kindness, compassion, and teamwork that make veterinary medicine special. The Kind of Team You'll Be Joining We believe the best veterinary hospitals aren't built by one great doctor or one great technician. They're built by a group of people who genuinely want to see each other succeed. We work hard. We stay busy. We hold ourselves accountable. We also laugh a lot. We want our hospital to be a place where people can learn, grow, have fun, practice great medicine, and feel like they belong to a team. If you're an experienced veterinary technician who loves surgery and anesthesia and you're looking for a hospital where your skills will be valued and your teammates will have your back, we'd love to meet you.

Pay:

$20.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience and skill level.

Experience:

Veterinary Surgical technician and anesthesia experience required. Ready to apply? Tell us a little about your veterinary background, your surgical and anesthesia experience, and what you're looking for in your next veterinary team. We'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Uniform allowance Application Question(s): How many years of anesthesia monitoring do you have?

Work Location:

In person