Description

Veterinary Surgical Technician

Specialty Surgery & Advanced Imaging Center

$28–40 per hour | Full Benefits | 401K | Daytime Schedule 

If surgery is your focus and anesthesia is your craft, this is your role.

We are seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Surgical Technician to join a privately owned, specialty surgery and advanced imaging hospital designed intentionally for precision, efficiency, and exceptional patient care. This is not a general technician role. This position is dedicated to surgical and anesthetic excellence in a focused, appointment-based specialty environment.

The Role: Surgical Technician

This position is specifically for a Surgical Technician who thrives in the operating room, is confident in advanced anesthesia monitoring, and understands the discipline and flow of a specialty surgical service.  You will provide advanced perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures while working closely with the surgeon to ensure patient safety, sterile integrity, and exceptional outcomes.

 Core Clinical Responsibilities

Advanced Anesthesia & Monitoring

• Induction, intubation, and maintenance of anesthesia
• Ventilator management
• Interpretation of ETCO, ECG, invasive and oscillometric blood pressure, SpO, temperature
• Recognition and response to anesthetic complications
• Smooth and controlled patient recovery

Surgical Support

• Assist in advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Maintain impeccable sterile technique
• Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures
• Prepare and manage surgical instrumentation and equipment
• Maintain controlled substance logs and anesthesia records in compliance with standards

Surgical Environment & Flow

• Prepare and turn over operating rooms efficiently
• Support CT and radiographic positioning
• Maintain sterilization protocols and equipment logs
• Ensure surgical suite cleanliness and organization

Professional & Behavioral Expectations

We are building a team of professionals who operate at a specialty level both technically and behaviorally.

The ideal Surgical Technician:

• Demonstrates calm, focused decision-making under pressure
• Maintains emotional intelligence in high-stress situations
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with surgeons and teammates
• Takes ownership and accountability for patient outcomes
• Shows initiative and anticipates needs rather than waiting for direction
• Upholds strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Models a collaborative, no-drama culture
• Is adaptable, solutions-oriented, and receptive to feedback
• Values precision, discipline, and continuous improvement

We are seeking individuals who contribute positively to culture, not just technical skill.

Qualifications

• LVT, CVT, RVT preferred (or highly experienced surgical/anesthesia technician)
• Strong proficiency in advanced monitoring equipment
• Excellent medication calculation skills
• Solid understanding of aseptic technique and OR standards
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds and stand for extended periods
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth

Preferred but not required:

• Specialty surgery, ICU, ER, or anesthesia background
• Interest in VTS (Surgery or Anesthesia) pathway

Compensation & Benefits

We believe specialty-level work deserves specialty-level support.

• $28–40 per hour based on experience
• Health insurance
• 401K
• CE allowance
• License and professional dues reimbursement
• In-house specialty training
• Support toward VTS pathway
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Scrub allowance
• Predictable daytime schedule
• No overnight shifts
• No weekend shifts
• No holiday shifts
• Privately owned, non-corporate culture

Why This Role Is Different

This is a surgical-focused position within a purpose-built specialty environment. You will not rotate through chaotic ER shifts. You will not be pulled constantly to general floor duties. Your work will center on precision surgery and anesthesia in a clean, organized, modern hospital designed for clinical excellence. You will be part of a founding clinical team shaping standards from day one.