Veterinary Surgery Technician
About The Position
Sun City Animal Hospital is a busy, upbeat, two-doctor small-animal practice in Indian Land, South Carolina. The hospital provides general practice appointments and urgent care, with comprehensive care for cats and dogs, including wellness exams, dental care, basic surgeries, and access to advanced surgical options through mobile specialists and consulting services. The team emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, ongoing learning, and compassionate, innovative patient care. The Surgery Technician prepares, monitors, and cares for patients throughout the surgical process, assisting veterinarians with procedures and supporting hospitalized patients. The role also involves diagnostic and laboratory tasks, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with clients and the veterinary team. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and skill level.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a Surgery Technician.
- Strong hands-on experience monitoring anesthesia.
- Proficiency assisting with surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative patient care.
- Experience collecting and processing laboratory samples.
- Experience positioning patients and obtaining radiographs.
- Strong patient-handling and low-stress restraint skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
- Exceptional communication and client-service skills.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Desire to continue learning and developing technical skills.
- Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery and provide post-operative care.
- Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs during procedures.
- Safely handle and restrain patients using low-stress techniques.
- Collect and process laboratory samples.
- Position patients and obtain diagnostic radiographs.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients.
- Complete accurate surgical notes and medical records.
- Review patient histories and communicate important information to the veterinary team.
- Communicate treatment plans and continued-care instructions to clients.
- Collaborate with veterinarians and the hospital team to provide patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
