Surgery Appointment Technician

PetVet Care Centers•Gaithersburg, MD

48d•$19 - $34

About The Position

Veterinary Referral Associates is currently seeking a Surgery Appointment Technician to join their team! Signing Bonus Available for qualified applicant Are you a client-focused technician or assistant who enjoys the surgical aspect of veterinary care? We are looking for an experienced technician or assistant to help support our busy Surgery Department. Surgery Appointment technicians and assistants work under the direction of our Surgeons to communicate with and educate families on a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical diseases including cruciate ligament injuries, fractures, joint disorders, oncological surgeries, gastrointestinal issues, and many more. Surgery Appointment Technicians and Assistants are responsible for, but not limited to: Reading and interpreting medical records for synopsis Eliciting succinct medical history from pet owners Gaining patient vital signs Obtaining diagnostic-quality radiographs Phlebotomy and performing lab work Generating proper computer estimates for procedures Ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities: Excellent communication and client service skills Basic medical terminology and anatomical identification Ability to take initiative and follow direction Ability to work in a team oriented environment Be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented Must have sound decision making skills and be able to multi-task while working in an environment of stress Our Surgery Appointment Technicians enjoy a 4-day workweek! We strive to help our technicians and assistants maintain a healthy work-life balance by offering set schedules so you can plan your life outside of work. Your schedule will consist of four, 10-hour shifts per week, with 3 days off. Schedule: Day shift On call 10-hour shift 2+ years' experience as a veterinary technician is required. RVT preferred Pay Range $18.53-$33.64 USD At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive. Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact. You care for pets. We care for you. PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.â Please see ourâ privacy noticeâ for additional information about our data practices.

Requirements

Excellent communication and client service skills
Basic medical terminology and anatomical identification
Ability to take initiative and follow direction
Ability to work in a team oriented environment
Be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented
Must have sound decision making skills and be able to multi-task while working in an environment of stress
2+ years' experience as a veterinary technician is required