Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Description

Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Pet Specialists of Austin

Austin, TX

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.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $24‑32/hour. The final pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Some on‑call procedures are eligible for on‑call bonuses.

As a Surgery Technician, you’ll support board‑certified surgeons with procedures, diagnostics, recovery, and anesthesia monitoring while helping maintain a safe, sterile, and efficient 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.

• 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, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – Thrive
  
  U.
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet.
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care.
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning.
• FREE CE courses.
• Pet perks and…