Lead Surgery Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Chalet Veterinary Clinic • Stoughton, WI

6d • 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 involves taking ownership of surgical patient care without sacrificing personal time. The clinic is a three-doctor general practice located in Stoughton, Wisconsin, committed to exceptional patient care and client service. They are looking for the right person who genuinely enjoys surgery and anesthesia and wants to be part of a workplace that respects their skills, time, boundaries, and ideas. The clinic emphasizes a healthy work-life balance with predictable scheduling and no expected overtime.

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
• Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to the Vetcor Techlife community, connecting veterinary technicians company-wide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree