Surgical Veterinary Technician (Anesthesia & OR Focus)

Love Surgery? Thrive in a Fast-Paced OR? Canton Animal Hospital is a busy, full-service veterinary practice with a strong and growing focus on both routine and advanced surgical procedures. We are seeking a highly skilled Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role is designed for someone who: Thrives in the operating room Is confident in anesthesia and patient monitoring Takes pride in precision, efficiency, and patient safety This is a surgery-focused position, not a general technician role. What Sets This Role Apart High surgical caseload (routine + advanced soft tissue procedures) Dedicated anesthesia responsibility Modern monitoring equipment (ETCO₂, ECG, SPO₂, BP) Consistent, hands-on surgical involvement Collaborative and experienced medical team If you enjoy full surgery days and working at a high technical level, you'll fit well here. Key Responsibilities Pre-Operative & Patient Preparation IV catheter placement and pre-operative lab collection Patient preparation, including clipping and aseptic prep Endotracheal intubation and anesthesia setup Anesthesia & Intraoperative Monitoring Induction, monitoring, and adjustment of anesthesia Continuous monitoring (ETCO₂, ECG, SPO₂, blood pressure) Accurate anesthetic record keeping Maintaining patient safety throughout procedures Surgical Assistance & OR Management Assist in routine and advanced surgical procedures Maintain sterile technique and surgical field integrity Ensure efficient surgical suite flow and turnover Post-Operative Care Monitor recovery and patient stability Provide post-operative care and pain management support Assist with client discharge instructions Equipment & Instrument Care Prepare and maintain surgical packs Ensure proper sterilization and instrument handling Ideal Candidate

LVT/RVT/CVT

preferred, strong surgical experience required Experienced veterinary assistant with advanced anesthesia skills encouraged to apply Foreign-trained or unlicensed veterinarian with surgical experience welcome Confident and independent in anesthesia monitoring Detail-oriented and highly organized Calm under pressure and able to prioritize patient safety Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay based on surgical experience and skill level Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee pet care discounts Continuing education support Scrub allowance Why Join Canton Animal Hospital? Canton Animal Hospital is a privately owned practice with a focus on long-term team success. We combine the feel of a general practice with the caseload and technical depth of a surgery-focused hospital.

Our team values:

High standards of medicine Efficiency and teamwork Respect for technical skill and experience This is a place where you can work at the top of your skillset and continue to grow. If surgery is your passion and you're ready to work at the top of your surgical patient care skillset, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available to work evenings and occasional Saturdays as needed? In 2-3 sentences, tell us why you're interested in this role at Canton Animal Hospital and working with animals. Do you have experience monitoring anesthesia during surgical procedures? (Yes/No) Are you comfortable independently monitoring anesthesia using ETCO₂, ECG, SPO₂, and blood pressure? (Yes/No) Do you have experience with intubation and surgical patient preparation? (Yes/No) Briefly describe your experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures.

Work Location:

In person