Experienced Veterinary Surgery Technician

Wieuca Animal Clinic; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Wieuca Animal Clinic is seeking a surgical tech with strong anesthesia monitoring skills to support complex procedures and monitor anesthesia throughout surgeries. You will also help with pre- and post-operative care, client communication, and vital record-keeping.

The role emphasizes patient safety, precise laboratory work, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. Benefits include continuing education and background-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as surgery tech and monitoring anesthesia.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Ability to interpret medical records and client history accurately.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• High work ethic and positive attitude as a team member.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Proficient in sample collection including blood, urine, fecal, and skin.
• Proficient in setting up and processing laboratory samples and tests.
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical preparation and procedures, and monitor anesthesia.
• Restrain and triage incoming patients and manage nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging as required.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients and document notes and charts.
• Ensure accurate recording of medical histories and client records.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical monitoring

Pre-operative care

Client communication

Pet restraint

Laboratory sample collection

Radiography

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

2+ years experience as surgery tech

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Description

This position is heavily focused on assisting with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring. Candidates must be proficient in both in order to be considered.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management, and completing surgical notes and charts for procedures assisted with.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications:

We're looking for:

Must have minimum of 2 years experience as surgery tech and monitoring anesthesia!

• Experienced and proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• Knowledge in pre-operative care, preparation for surgical procedures, post-operative care, and discussing continued care with clients
• Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.