Vet Technician - Surgery

Texas Litter Control•Spring, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing cats and dogs for surgery, communicating with pet owners, monitoring animals during surgery and recovery, and performing standard veterinary technician duties. The position requires a strong emphasis on patient and staff safety throughout the surgical workflow, including proper animal handling, restraint, and preparation for procedures. Maintaining accurate medical records, cleaning kennels according to specific standards, preparing surgical packs, monitoring equipment, managing supplies, and performing other assigned duties are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills
Intermediate mathematical skills
Advanced organization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Customer Service Experience

Responsibilities

Prepare cats and dogs for surgery.
Answer questions from pet owners during check in and check out.
Watch animals through surgery and recovery.
Perform standard vet tech duties as seen fit by the Veterinarian, Site Supervisor, and Clinic Manager.
Communicate with customers via the phone and in person about drugs, anesthesia, vaccinations, surgery related issues, post op instructions.
Prep, monitor, and move patients throughout the surgical workflow with a huge emphasis on safety of the staff and patients.
Properly handle animals at all times during movements various areas and while restraining animals.
Basic palpation Shaving, sterilizing, expressing bladders, intubation for preparation for surgery.
Maintain proper medical records which include but are not limited to: surgical records, prescriptions, drug logs, etc.
Monitor recovering animals.
Clean kennels by following Texas Litter Control’s cleaning standards.
Make sterile surgical packs.
Monitor equipment and report problems to the Executive Director as they are detected.
Laundry.
Mopping.
Maintain proper stock of supplies in all areas of the clinic.
Perform other duties as assigned.