Veterinary Technician - Surgery
About The Position
Coral Springs Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgery Veterinary Technician to join their growing specialty surgery team. This AAHA-certified facility in South Florida offers primary care, specialty services, and 24/7 emergency care. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge equipment and fosters a supportive environment for professional growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for educating clients and providing compassionate care, with a strong knowledge of veterinary surgical procedures, organization, and attention to detail. They should be enthusiastic about teamwork within the surgery department and with other hospital specialties.
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 in providing the highest standard of care to patients.
- Educating and assisting patient families.
- Safe patient handling.
- Patient monitoring during hospitalization and procedures (sedated and anesthetic).
- Obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics.
- Maintaining specialized equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee pet care discounts
- Continuing education opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
