Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia

Innovetive Petcare•Hickory, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is seeking an experienced Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join their specialty team. This role is for a confident veterinary professional who thrives in a high-volume Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital, enjoys advanced anesthesia, loves the operating room, and takes pride in exceptional patient care. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons, emergency clinicians, and specialty teams while practicing at a high skill level in a premier specialty hospital. CASE is a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital serving Western North Carolina with advanced medical, surgical, and critical care services, including Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Behavioral Medicine, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, and Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy. The hospital is equipped with advanced technology such as dedicated surgical suites, advanced anesthesia monitoring, mechanical ventilation, CT imaging, digital radiology, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, a comprehensive in-house laboratory, and a dedicated ICU. Technicians at CASE are empowered to use their expertise, think critically, and actively participate in advanced surgical and anesthetic care.

Requirements

Previous experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, or high-volume surgical environments
Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring, patient safety, and perioperative nursing
Ability to remain calm and organized during urgent and emergency situations
Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced specialty hospital

Nice To Haves

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)
Emergency and Specialty Hospital experience
Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience
Surgical nursing experience
Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery experience
RECOVER CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Experience managing anesthesia for complex surgical procedures
Experienced Veterinary Assistants with a strong foundation in Emergency Medicine, specialty surgery, or high-volume spay/neuter settings

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgery
Calculate anesthetic protocols and administer medications
Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
Monitor ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, ETCO₂, temperature, and ventilation
Recognize anesthetic changes and communicate concerns quickly
Assist with soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
Maintain sterile technique and surgical workflow
Prepare instruments, surgical packs, and equipment
Provide post-operative nursing care and pain management support
Assist with emergency surgical cases and urgent procedures
Support ICU and hospitalized surgical patients
Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
Participate in CPR and emergency response situations
Collaborate with Emergency clinicians during critical cases
Perform IV catheter placement
Perform venipuncture
Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, Oral)
Perform advanced anesthesia monitoring
Conduct laboratory diagnostics
Provide radiology support
Perform patient assessment and nursing care
Maintain accurate medical documentation
Partner with surgeons, Emergency clinicians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Service teams
Support efficient surgical workflow during high-volume periods
Maintain a collaborative team culture
Provide compassionate patient care and client support