Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Surgery Veterinary Technician

Location: Austin, Texas

Full-Time: Schedule will be either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm with flexibility for late surgeries.
One Saturday per month and on-call duties are required.

Pay depends on experience and qualifications and ranges from $24-$32 per hour. Some on-call procedures are eligible for on-call bonuses.

Join Our Team as a Surgery Veterinary Technician

Pet Specialists of Austin, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is looking for a skilled Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. As part of our hospital, you'll gain access to specialized resources, career development opportunities, and the support of a nationally connected network-while enjoying the close-knit feel of a local practice.

Opened in 2021, Pet Specialists of Austin is a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital committed to investing in the growth and success of its team. We proudly serve the Austin area with high-quality care in emergency and critical care, neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and oncology
. Our workplace fosters emotional intelligence, collaboration, and a strong work/life balance
, ensuring a positive environment for both patients and team members.

As a Surgery Technician, you will play a vital role in patient care
, assisting board certified surgeons with surgical procedures, diagnostics, and recovery
. You will ensure a smooth workflow by maintaining sterile environments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing compassionate client communication. Your expertise in anesthesia
, operating room protocols and emergency response will directly contribute to high-quality veterinary care
.

In addition to surgical support, you will assist service leads and teammates in the successful day-to-day operations of the hospital.

Your role will include performing technical and administrative functions while adhering to company-wide protocols and procedures
. You will provide top-quality care and customer service to all patients and clients, demonstrating strong technical aptitude and a proactive approach in supporting your team.

We seek an independent yet collaborative worker who values team-based care
, maintains patience and compassion
, and actively contributes to a positive hospital environment
.

• Veterinary Support: Assist veterinarians in delivering high-quality care, advocating for pets, and educating clients.
• Patient Flow & Medical Records: Maintain accurate medical charts, obtain client history, and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Diagnostics & Procedures: Perform blood draws, radiographs, doppler blood pressure checks, and catheter placements.
• Surgical Assistance: Induce, maintain, and recover anesthesia
  , following surgical suite protocols.
• Patient Admission & Discharge: Greet clients, take history and vitals, and provide clear post-procedure care instructions.
• Treatment & Facility Care: Ensure clean, sterile environments, safe restraining techniques, and proper disposal of medical supplies.
• Client Communication: Explain long-term care plans and provide compassionate support for pet owners.
• Daily Hospital Operations: Support supervisors and teammates with assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks while maintaining a clean practice.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with a board-certified surgeon or equivalent experience is required
  .
• Animal Handling: Advanced skills in safe restraint and patient care
• Anesthesia Expertise: Advanced skills in all aspects of anesthesia protocols, induction, monitoring, ventilator, and recovery.
• Surgical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of operating room protocols
• Emergency Response: Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations
• Work Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours as needed
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for client and team interactions
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Client Care: Strong relationship-building skills with patients and pet owners
• Teamwork & Independence: Works well both collaboratively and autonomously
• Positive Mindset: Maintains a professional and resilient attitude under pressure