Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital - Surgery Technician Assistant

IndyVet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital seeks a Surgical Technician Assistant to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include patient restraint, lab preparation, and maintaining sterilization standards. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, with a high school degree preferred.

Benefits

CE Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Pet Discount

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Licensing Fees

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a small animal hospital required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to lift and handle heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Maintain cleanliness in surgery areas.
• Prepare patients for discharge and help with exams.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Client service skills

Education

High school degree

Job description

About Us:

IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital is an AAHA, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly hospital that has provided innovative and compassionate care to Indianapolis and its surrounding communities for over 25 years. Our team collaborates to provide aid and comfort to pets and their families when unforeseen medical conditions arise. Our facility boasts human-grade MRI, CT, a blood banking program, an in-house laboratory, digital radiology, Ezyvet, and VetRadar.

Position Overview:

The purpose of a Surgical Technician Assistant is to assist the surgery technicians, assistants and doctors in a variety of ways including restraint, diagnostics, and OR cleaning/turning over. This position is to assist us in improving the quality of care given to the patients at IndyVet and to aid in achieving greater efficiency by relieving the team of technical work and administrative detail.

Responsibilities:

· Restrain for various procedures, treatments and exams

· Prepare lab samples for outgoing laboratories

· Discharging patients (drop offs only)

· Autoclave maintenance

· Assist Doctor with morning exams on hospitalized patients

· Prepare patient for discharge- IVC removal, clean, owner items, etc.

· Clean kennels when patients are discharged

· Preparing kennels and VetRadar sheets for drop off patients the night before

· Assist with patient treatments as directed by your head tech

· Check on all surgery patients during downtime

· Help with end of day duties and checklists

· Clean the radiology suite/CT suite between patients

· Running in house bloodwork (machines only)

· Assisting with radiographs

· Setting up/flipping ORs

· Cleaning up following procedures

· Cleaning and sterilization of surgical packs

· Documenting any client communication as needed

· Collecting and returning patients from exam rooms

· Filling oral prescriptions

· Maintain cleanliness in all surgery areas

· Completing body care for deceased pets

· General cleaning, stocking and laundry

Schedule:

Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

· Assist with ER during downtime

Requirements:

· Previous experience at a small animal hospital

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Self-motivation

· Attention to detail

· Able to lift up to 50+ lbs without assistance.

· Able to stand and sit for exceeded periods of time

· Able to constantly lift, bend and handle heavy objects on occasion.

· Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

· Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g. face masks, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed. Willingness to work overnights, some weekends, and some holidays

· Ability to work successfully independently, as well as on a team

· Flexible with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary

· Demonstrates a sense of urgency

· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner

· Ability to understand some medical terminology as it applies to their duties

· Prioritization and time management skills

· Working quickly without compromising quality

· Excellent client service skills and phone etiquette

· Fear Free certified

· High school degree

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Compensation: $16.00 to $19.00 base pay depending on experience level and credential

Benefits:

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance - including SHOES!
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Licensing Fees

We invite you to join us in helping people by helping their pets.

For more information about our hospital, please visit: www.indyvet.com