Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Veterinary Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join their Surgery team. This role involves preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile technique, supporting surgeons during procedures, and ensuring instruments and supplies are ready for patient care. While prior veterinary experience is welcomed, it is not required, as the hospital will provide training on their specific procedures, equipment, and the needs of animal patients. The position offers the opportunity to apply CST expertise within the field of veterinary medicine.

Requirements

Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
Surgical technology education and experience in a surgical setting.
Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instruments, instrument processing, and operating room procedures.
Attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to adapt as surgical priorities change.
Interest in learning veterinary surgical procedures and working with animal patients.

Nice To Haves

Prior veterinary experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled and urgent procedures.
Scrub in, maintain the sterile field, anticipate instrument needs, and pass instruments and supplies during surgery.
Identify and communicate breaks in sterile technique or concerns with equipment and supplies.
Perform and document surgical counts according to hospital procedures.
Clean, inspect, assemble, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
Support room turnover, inventory, and an organized surgery workflow.
Work closely with surgeons, veterinary technicians, anesthesia team members, and other surgery staff.