Lead Surgery Technician - Internal Posting

Allied Veterinary Specialists; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS) seeks an experienced Surgery Lead Technician for our growing specialty surgery team. This internal posting invites a hands-on leader who can mentor others while remaining actively involved in patient care, anesthesia, and surgical nursing from consultations through recovery.

The ideal candidate will coordinate the Surgery department workflow, uphold clinical standards, and lead by example on communication, teamwork, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Strong veterinary technician experience, preferably in specialty surgery
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient care from consult to recovery
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train technicians
• Excellent communication with doctors, staff, and leadership

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical and workflow resource for the Surgery technician team
• Coordinate daily Surgery department workflow and patient assignments
• Support surgical consultations, procedures, and hospitalized patients
• Oversee anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and patient safety
• Maintain surgical protocols, records, and department standards
• Train, mentor, and onboard Surgery technicians
• Promote sterile technique and OR readiness

Skills

Specialty surgery

Leadership

Anesthesia monitoring

Mentoring & training

Team coordination

Clinical excellence

Job description

Future Opening: Lead Surgery Technician - Internal Posting

Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS)

We are excited to announce an internal opportunity for an experienced team member to step into the role of Surgery Lead Veterinary Technician.

This position is ideal for a technician who is passionate about specialty surgery, enjoys supporting and developing others, and is ready to take on additional leadership responsibilities while remaining actively involved in patient care.

As the Surgery Lead Technician, you will work closely with our surgeons, management team, and veterinary technicians to help create a consistent, organized, and high-performing Surgery department. You will serve as a resource for the team, help maintain clinical and workflow standards, and support exceptional patient care from consultation through recovery.

In addition to your regular clinical responsibilities, the Surgery Lead Technician will:

• Serve as a clinical and workflow resource for the Surgery technician team
• Help coordinate daily Surgery department workflow and patient assignments
• Support surgical consultations, rechecks, procedures, and hospitalized patients
• Assist with advanced surgical procedures and specialty patient care
• Oversee and support anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and patient safety
• Ensure patients receive exceptional nursing care before, during, and after procedures
• Help maintain consistency with surgical protocols, treatment sheets, medical records, and department expectations
• Assist with training, mentoring, and onboarding Surgery technicians
• Provide hands‑on coaching and help identify areas where additional training may be beneficial
• Promote consistency in sterile technique, surgical preparation, instrumentation, and OR procedures
• Help ensure surgery suites, equipment, instruments, and supplies are prepared and maintained appropriately
• Communicate patient updates and changes in condition promptly to the attending veterinarian
• Facilitate strong communication between Surgery, ICU/ECC, CSR, and other specialty departments
• Help identify workflow challenges and collaborate with leadership on solutions
• Lead by example by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and compassionate patient care
• Support a positive team environment where employees feel comfortable asking questions and continuing to grow

The ideal candidate:

• Has strong veterinary technician experience, preferably in specialty surgery, anesthesia, emergency/critical care, or advanced nursing
• Demonstrates strong surgical nursing and anesthesia monitoring skills
• Is organized and able to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Communicates clearly and professionally with doctors, technicians, CSRs, and leadership
• Enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others develop their skills
• Is comfortable providing respectful coaching and holding team members accountable to department standards
• Takes initiative and looks for solutions rather than waiting to be directed
• Maintains a calm, professional presence during challenging or high‑pressure situations
• Demonstrates reliability, consistency, and attention to detailSupports collaboration across departments and understands the importance of continuity of patient care
• Represents AVS values through Compassion, Respect, Education, Advancement, and Service

What Leadership Looks Like at AVS

Being a Lead Technician does not mean simply managing tasks. It means being someone the team can rely on, learn from, and feel comfortable communicating with.

We are looking for someone who will lead from the floor, support their teammates, advocate for excellent nursing care, and help create an environment where both our patients and our people can thrive.

Our leaders are expected to practice Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by approaching conversations with respect, curiosity, and professionalism. This includes:

• Communicating concerns using clear, objective observations rather than assumptions or blame
• Listening to understand another team member’s perspective before responding
• Recognizing the needs of the patient, team, and hospital when working through challenges
• Providing feedback in a respectful, constructive, and solution‑focused manner
• Making clear and reasonable requests when expectations or behaviors need to be changed
• Addressing conflict directly and professionally rather than allowing frustration to build
• Creating a psychologically safe environment where team members feel comfortable asking questions, speaking up, and receiving feedback
• Encouraging collaboration and helping the team work toward solutions rather than assigning blame

A strong Lead Technician understands that how we communicate is just as important as what we communicate. Leadership at AVS means maintaining accountability while treating others with compassion and respect.

This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the continued growth of our Specialty Surgery department while advancing your own leadership and clinical skills.

Interested in Growing With Us?

We look forward to supporting the next leader from within our AVS team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

Welcome to AVS

We are a family of premier veterinary specialty centers comprised of board‑certified veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and highly trained support teams who provide advanced and comprehensive specialty care for pets in partnership with your primary care veterinarian. AVS doctors have provided over a decade of exemplary specialty services to the southeast region. The human‑animal bond drives us and understand that compassionate care for our patients, clients, and referring veterinarians is our driving force.

U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information (Completion is voluntary)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.