Veterinary Surgery Technician

At our advanced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional medicine with equally elevated client experience. At ECoVets, we expect technicians to bring professionalism, empathy, and skill to every interaction.

Position Overview Surgery Technicians are highly skilled professionals who play an indispensable role in advancing patient care and ensuring the success of surgical procedures. As key members of the veterinary healthcare team, they work alongside veterinarians and nursing staff in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where precision, critical thinking, and compassion make a direct impact on patient outcomes.

From preparing state-of-the-art surgical suites and maintaining the highest standards of aseptic technique to assisting during complex procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia, surgery technicians are at the heart of every surgical case. Their expertise helps ensure that each patient receives exceptional care before, during, and after surgery.

Skills & Responsibilities Communicate with doctor(s) on duty regarding patient needs and client concerns

Restrain patients in a safe, effective, and compassionate manner

Phlebotomy, catheter placement (IV, arterial, urinary)
Perform routine in house blood work including blood gas, Procyte, Catalyst, PCV/TS, lactometer, glucometer, PT/PTT, VCM, etc.

Calculate and administer medications, injections and Constant Rate Infusions (CRIs)
Use proper settings and techniques to obtain diagnostic quality radiographs and fluoroscopy

Manage surgical consultations including recording history, running diagnostics and preparing estimates

Prepare operating rooms, equipment and materials for surgical procedures

Clean, pack/pouch and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment

Monitor patients pre/peri and postoperative

Observe highest standards for sterility in operating rooms

Maintain accurate patient records for surgical procedures including recording vitals, administered drugs and surgical notes

Apply and manage bandages

Appropriately prepare, handle, and submit specimens to outside laboratories

Triage, stabilize, and perform CPR on patients in emergency situations

Ability to prioritize patients on an emergency basis

Assist with inventory management

Equipment and Facility Maintenance Maintain cleanliness and readiness of Surgery area and equipment

Troubleshoot and use Surgery equipment such as syringe pumps, IV pumps, and monitors

Set up, use, troubleshooting, and interpret patient monitoring equipment (includes ECG, ETCO2, SpO2, oscillometric blood pressure, doppler equipment, oxygen chambers, and ventilators)
Shut down surgical suites at the end of the day (sweeping, mopping, cleaning surgical instrument tables and patient tables, turning off all equipment used)
Maintain cleanliness of facilities and ensure smooth workflow (including cleaning cages, sterilizing equipment, stocking treatment areas, and cleaning examination tables and rooms)
Communication and Documentation Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and clients regarding patient status

Maintain detailed medical records by documenting all treatments, medications, and observations accurately

Perform patient discharges including finalizing documentation, entering charges, and explaining instructions (at-home care, post-operative care, etc) and medications to owners

Answer phone calls and Weave messages related to patient concerns and document communications in ezyVetParticipate in shift handovers and interdepartmental transfers to ensure continuity of patient care Enter all client communication in ezyVetAssist with after-hours transfer cases including rounding, creating estimates, entering charges and medical record management

Physical Stamina Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, bending, and kneeling

Manual dexterity for handling animals and delicate procedures

Requires lifting of patients of varying weights

Ability to work late nights and weekends

Exposure to radiation and anesthesia

Expectations

Respect and value every client, patient and team member

Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and client service skills

Demonstrate emotional…