Veterinary Technician - Surgery

EVG Specialty Network•Coral Springs, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coral Springs Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgery Veterinary Technician to join their growing specialty surgery team. This state-of-the-art, AAHA-certified facility in South Florida offers primary care, specialty services, and 24/7 emergency care. The hospital fosters a supportive environment where veterinary professionals can grow, feel empowered, and make a meaningful difference in pet lives daily. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about veterinary surgical procedures, organized, attentive to detail, and enthusiastic to be a team player. This is a hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for safe patient handling, patient monitoring during sedated and anesthetic procedures, obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics, and maintaining specialized equipment.

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
Documented veterinary surgical nursing experience
Some holidays and weekends are required for this position.
Available for scheduled on-call shifts

Nice To Haves

Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred

Responsibilities

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