Surgery Veterinary Technician

This position is heavily focused on surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring. You will work alongside our boarded veterinary surgeon - managing complex surgical cases, supporting anesthetic protocols, and providing exceptional nursing care from pre-op through recovery.

Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance is required to be considered for this role.

Core responsibilities include:

Surgical preparation, assistance, and post-operative patient care

Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and management throughout procedures

Triage and nursing care of emergency and hospitalized patients with varying acuity

Collection and analysis of laboratory samples; radiograph positioning and capture

Administration of medications and treatments per veterinarian direction

Clear, compassionate communication of treatment plans with clients and families

Accurate completion of surgical notes, charts, and medical records

Animal restraint using low-stress, safe handling techniques

We’re looking for:

A certified veterinary technician, 2+ year experience required Licensed individuals with a specialty in anesthesia and analgesia or a specialty in surgery would be preferred, but neither is required

Experienced and proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring

Knowledge in pre-operative care, preparation for surgical procedures, post-operative care, and discussing continued care with clients

Orthopedic and soft tissue experience preferred

Emergency surgery experience highly desirable

Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately

Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner

A high work ethic and positive attitude team member

Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work

Weekend availability

Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely

Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin

Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests

Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs

A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset

Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Pay Range: $25-$32/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)

Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program for most positions!

Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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Focused Pet Care is a dedicated, multi-doctor emergency hospital that is bringing on a boarded surgeon to expand our services. We serve Orange Park and the broader Northeastern Florida community. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — providing immediate, uninterrupted emergency care with no on-call delays.

Our hospital features a hospital-grade ICU, in-house laboratory and diagnostics, oxygen therapy, a fully stocked blood bank with transfusion capability, and critical care support from experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians.

We treat every patient as if they were our own — and we treat every team member the same way. If you are driven by clinical excellence, a genuine love for animals, and a desire to be part of a team that truly supports one another, this is your home.

To learn more about us click the link: https://stonecliffacnh.com/