Surgery Veterinary Technicians

Allied Veterinary Specialists•Jacksonville, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS) is hiring Surgery Veterinary Technicians for its new, state-of-the-art Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital in Jacksonville, scheduled to open August 24, 2026. Technicians will work directly with board-certified veterinary surgeons and collaborate with doctors and other technicians to care for patients undergoing routine and advanced surgical procedures. The position supports patients throughout the surgical experience, from admission and pre-operative preparation through anesthesia, surgery, recovery, and discharge. Surgery Technicians participate actively in surgical care and may develop technical skills in patient preparation and positioning, anesthesia and monitoring, sterile technique, instrumentation, assisting with procedures, medication administration, pain management, diagnostics, recovery, hospitalization, and client education. They also help maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and inventory and collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and other specialty services. AVS emphasizes compassionate, safe, attentive patient care, teamwork, communication, and medical excellence. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the culture, standards, and workflows of a new specialty hospital while continuing to develop technical skills and grow professionally.

Requirements

Experience in veterinary patient care.
Passion for surgery, anesthesia, and exceptional nursing care.
Compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented approach.
Willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative surgical team and take responsibility for patient care throughout anesthesia and surgery.

Nice To Haves

Previous surgery, specialty, emergency, anesthesia, or advanced technical experience.
Interest in developing advanced surgical, anesthesia, and specialty nursing skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position surgical patients.
Provide anesthesia support and multimodal patient monitoring.
Prepare operating rooms and organize surgical instruments.
Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgical procedures.
Place IV catheters and administer medications.
Support pain management and patient comfort.
Assist with pre-operative diagnostics and patient assessment.
Monitor patients during post-operative recovery.
Provide surgical nursing and hospitalization care.
Educate clients and provide discharge instructions.
Maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and inventory.
Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and other specialty services.
Advocate for patients’ comfort and safety and observe changes in their condition throughout the hospital experience.