Animal Care Technician

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Onsite work in Minneapolis

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Surgical Technician to provide hands-on support for interventional and surgical procedures involving large animals. You will prepare suites, monitor anesthesia, operate imaging systems, and collaborate with veterinary staff.

This contract-to-hire role requires relevant veterinary tech education and experience in anesthesia management. Onsite work, competitive hourly pay, and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, biology, animal science, or related field.
• Experience in animal science, veterinary technology, biology, surgery, or veterinary care is beneficial.
• Experience in anesthesia management and monitoring is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites and equipment to ensure readiness for each case.
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs during procedures and respond to changes.
• Operate imaging and data acquisition equipment to support procedures.
• Provide courteous professional customer service to clients and respond to requests.
• Clean, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and packs.
• Maintain and service surgical and anesthesia equipment daily.
• Keep work areas organized and stocked with necessary supplies.

Skills

Animal care

Surgical support

Anesthesia monitoring

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, biology, animal science, or related field

Job description

Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits | Excellent Hands-On Experience

Job Description

The Surgical Technician provides hands-on support for interventional and surgical procedures involving large animals. This role prepares and maintains surgical and catheterization lab suites, operates specialized imaging and anesthesia equipment, and collaborates closely with other veterinary technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical and catheterization lab suites for procedures by setting up instruments, organizing equipment, and stocking study-specific supplies to ensure readiness for each case.
• Monitor anesthesia and animal vital signs during surgical, interim, and terminal procedures, and respond appropriately to changes to support animal welfare and study integrity.
• Operate specialized software-driven equipment, including fluoroscopy and 3D imaging systems, to support interventional and surgical procedures and data acquisition.
• Provide professional customer service to clients by interacting courteously, addressing questions, and responding to requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments by washing, drying, and storing them properly, assembling surgical packs, and processing sterile packs using autoclave or ethylene oxide sterilization methods.
• Operate, clean, and maintain gas anesthesia machines, autoclaves, and other surgical equipment routinely utilized in the surgical and cath lab environment.
• Maintain an efficient, organized, and clean work area by routinely re-stocking cath labs, operating rooms, and general storerooms with necessary supplies and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, biology, animal science, or a related animal science field is required.
• Experience in animal science, veterinary technology, biology, surgery, or veterinary care is highly beneficial.
• Experience in anesthesia management and monitoring is advantageous.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.