Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Austin, TX

Full‑time. Monday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Friday 7:30am‑5:30pm. One Saturday per month and on‑call duties required.

Negotiable based on experience and credentials. Expected starting range: $24‑32 per hour. Final pay considers skills, qualifications, experience, and location. On‑call procedures may earn bonuses.

As a Surgery Technician, you’ll support board‑certified surgeons with procedures, diagnostics, recovery, and anesthesia monitoring while maintaining a safe, sterile workflow. You’ll also assist with day‑to‑day hospital operations, provide excellent patient and client care, and support your team through both technical and administrative tasks.

• Assist veterinarians in delivering high‑quality care, advocating for pets, and educating clients.
• Maintain accurate medical charts, obtain client history, and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Perform blood draws, radiographs, Doppler blood pressure checks, and catheter placements.
• Induce, maintain, and recover anesthesia following surgical suite protocols.
• Greet clients, take history and vitals, and provide clear post‑procedure care instructions.
• Ensure clean, sterile environments, safe restraining techniques, and proper disposal of medical supplies.
• Explain long‑term care plans and provide compassionate support for pet owners.
• Support supervisors and teammates with assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks while maintaining a clean practice.

• Minimum 1 year experience working with a board‑certified surgeon or equivalent experience.
• Advanced skills in safe restraint and patient care.
• Advanced skills in anesthesia protocols, induction, monitoring, ventilator, and recovery.
• In‑depth understanding of operating room protocols.
• Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical: able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with patients and owners.
• Works well both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains a professional and resilient attitude under pressure.

• Access to a comprehensive library of continuing education courses (ThriveU).
• Live virtual workshops to develop leadership skills.
• Training on fundamentals of running a pet hospital.

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet‑related leave when adopting a pet.
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care.
• Support for fertility and family planning.
• FREE CE courses.
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.
• Student loan support tools and assistance.

* Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.