Veterinary Surgery Nurse

At Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care, we’re all about providing the highest level of clinical care for those most critical moments. We believe that every member of our team brings something special to the table, and this shines through in how we love and care for our patients. We're committed to creating a place where pets have access to the highest quality medicine, pets are cared for as if they were our own, and community always comes first.

Our commitment to providing exceptional patient care includes a wide range of equipment and services such as ultrasound, CT imaging, video otoscopic services, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and further specialty testing not normally provided at a general veterinary practice.

You’re here for pets, we’re here for you.

• Elevate your standard of care through mentorship and working side‑by‑side with skilled specialists.
• Highly specialized care supported by modern equipment and techniques.
• Flexible scheduling for work‑life balance.
• Full benefits – PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc.
• Paid parental leave benefits.
• Paid CE allowance & professional dues.

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- Job Description The Veterinary Surgery Nurse plays a critical role in supporting the Veterinary Surgeon in a fast‑paced specialty and emergency hospital environment. This position is responsible for preparing surgical patients, monitoring anesthesia, assisting during procedures, providing post‑operative care, and ensuring efficient workflow throughout the surgical service. The Surgery Nurse will support a surgeon performing approximately 5–6 scheduled surgeries per day while also assisting with emergency surgical cases that arise between scheduled procedures.
This position requires strong technical skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs.
Schedule for this position

• Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Participation in an on‑call rotation for emergency surgical cases requiring the surgeon to return to the hospital outside of normal business hours.
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergency surgery cases as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Surgical Support

• Prepare patients for surgery, including patient intake, pre‑operative diagnostics, IV catheter placement, and surgical site preparation.
• Assist the surgeon during soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and emergency surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure surgical packs, instruments, and equipment are properly prepared and available.
• Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures to promote efficiency and patient safety.

Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring

• Develop and implement anesthesia plans under veterinarian supervision.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
• Monitor vital parameters including ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, temperature, and respiratory status.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic complications and emergencies.

Post‑Operative Care

• Provide intensive nursing care to surgical and hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient recovery and communicate changes in patient status to the veterinarian.
• Educate clients regarding post‑operative care instructions when appropriate.

Emergency Surgery Support

• Assist with emergency surgical procedures that arise during scheduled surgery days.
• Maintain readiness to support urgent and emergent cases requiring immediate intervention.
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call surgical support when emergency surgeries are performed.

Inventory and Equipment Management

• Maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensure proper cleaning,…