Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group • Chattanooga, TN

71d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join their Surgical Team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for educating clients and providing compassionate care, with a strong interest in the operating room. This role requires knowledge of veterinary surgical procedures, organization, attention to detail, and a team-player attitude, not only within the surgery department but also with other specialties across the hospital. VCSG is looking for top-tier technicians who want to make a significant impact as the company grows.

Requirements

• Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery specific knowledge
• Proficiency in anesthesia and aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with setting up operating rooms and procedure specific equipment
• Skilled in identifying, cleaning, sterilization, and organization of surgical instruments
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and sample handling for cultures, biopsy's, cytology's, etc
• Proficient in identifying anesthetic problems before they become critical/emergent
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
• Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
• Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
• Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
• Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Dependable with excellent follow-through on cases, attention to detail
• Team oriented - willing to help across other departments
• Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred
• 2-3 years of veterinary technician experience (specialty experience strongly preferred)
• Some holidays and weekends are required for this position.
• Availability for scheduled on-call shifts

Responsibilities

• Supporting surgeons, boarded specialists, and other technicians to provide the highest standard of care to patients.
• Educating and assisting patient families.
• Safe patient handling.
• Patient monitoring while in hospital and during sedated and anesthetic procedures.
• Obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics.
• Maintaining specialized equipment.

Benefits

• Generous employee pet care discount
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
• Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed