Specialized Veterinary Surgical Technician

Stauffer Veterinary Surgical Center, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stauffer Veterinary Surgical Center in Indianapolis, IN, is a highly specialized practice focusing on complex small animal surgical care and attentive client service. As a Credentialed Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will lead anesthesia and patient monitoring, assist surgeons, perform phlebotomy, manage post-operative care, and maintain precise records.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuing education, and mentorship within a supportive team designed to expand your technical skills in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• A current state veterinary technician license in good standing.
• Experience in anesthesia, surgical nursing, or a specialty/referral environment is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, drug calculation, phlebotomy, and IV catheter placement.
• A calm and efficent approach, especially in fast-paced or stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring: You'll induce, maintain, and monitor patients under general anesthesia, continuously assessing vital parameters and adjusting anesthetic depth as needed—recognizing changes in patient status and escalating concerns to the surgeon promptly.
• Ensure Precise Drug Calculation and Administration: You'll accurately calculate, prepare, and administer anesthetic agents, analgesics, emergency drugs, and other medications, ensuring precise dosing tailored to each patient.
• Master Surgical Assisting and Sterile Technique: You'll assist surgeons during procedures, maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques, manage instruments, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team throughout each case.
• Perform Phlebotomy and Diagnostics: You'll perform venipuncture and collect samples for laboratory analysis, place IV catheters, take radiographs, and assist with the interpretation and documentation of diagnostic findings.
• Provide Post-Operative and Critical Care: You'll manage patient recovery, monitor for post-surgical complications, administer pain management protocols, and provide attentive, compassionate care to patients who may be critically ill or in pain.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll discharge patients, review post-surgical treatment plans, incision care, and follow-up instructions with clients, and support client service operations as needed.
• Drive Operational Excellence and Mentorship: You'll accurately maintain medical records, prescriptions, and controlled drug logs using our computer systems, ensure surgical readiness between procedures, and help train and mentor veterinary assistants and new teammates.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Drug calculation

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program

State veterinary technician license

Job description

Stauffer Veterinary Surgical Center in Indianapolis, IN, is a highly specialized practice focusing on complex small animal surgical care and attentive client service. As a Credentialed Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will lead anesthesia and patient monitoring, assist surgeons, perform phlebotomy, manage post-operative care, and maintain precise records.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuing education, and mentorship within a supportive team designed to expand your technical skills in