Lead Surgery Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Stoughton, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Chalet Veterinary Clinic is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and surgery-focused Certified Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team as the Lead Surgery Technician. This role offers the opportunity to take greater ownership of surgical patient care without sacrificing personal time. The clinic is a three-doctor general practice located in Stoughton, Wisconsin, focusing on canine and feline care. They emphasize a workplace that respects skills, time, boundaries, and ideas, with a commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.

Requirements

Certified Veterinary Technician credentials
A strong interest in surgery, anesthesia, and perioperative patient care
Experience preparing patients for surgical procedures
Confidence with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills
Experience obtaining quality diagnostic radiographs
Safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint skills
Ability to recognize changes in anesthetized and recovering patients and communicate concerns appropriately
Strong attention to detail, particularly with medical documentation and controlled substance records
Confidence administering medications, vaccines, and treatments under veterinarian direction
Excellent client communication and education skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
A collaborative, team-first approach
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities while working closely with veterinarians and teammates
Commitment to exceptional patient care, client service, and continued professional growth

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead technician for scheduled surgical procedures
Prepare patients for surgery, including catheter placement, bloodwork, surgical preparation, and pre-anesthetic assessments
Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia under veterinarian direction
Monitor and accurately record anesthetic parameters and patient vital signs
Assist veterinarians throughout surgical procedures
Provide thorough and attentive post-operative monitoring and recovery
Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian
Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and anesthesia equipment
Ensure surgical areas are properly cleaned, disinfected, stocked, and prepared for procedures
Assist with maintaining appropriate surgical and anesthesia inventory
Complete weekly controlled substance audits and maintain accurate records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements
Help establish and maintain efficient surgical workflows and protocols
Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Obtain diagnostic digital radiographs
Provide safe, compassionate animal restraint and patient handling
Administer vaccinations and medications as directed
Perform treatments under veterinarian direction
Evaluate patient records and fill standing prescription orders as appropriate
Obtain and document complete patient histories
Take and accurately record patient vital signs
Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding their pets' condition, treatment, and aftercare
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
Assist with general technician responsibilities and patient care throughout the hospital as needed

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee pet discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Access to the Vetcor Techlife community, connecting veterinary technicians company-wide
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program