Surgery Technician

Lincoln Memorial University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks a Surgery Technician to support the CVM Surgery and Spay/Neuter programs by assisting in the supervision of labs, organizing resources, and overseeing equipment and consumables. You will help prepare operating rooms and manage medications and records under faculty direction.

The role involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to provide safe, efficient veterinary clinical experiences while ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and

Qualifications

• A.S., A.A.S., or B.S. in Veterinary Technology required.
• Experience in teaching or lab supervision preferred.
• Proficient with basic computer programs (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning labs and overseeing lab equipment and supplies.
• Prepare operating rooms for complex surgical procedures and assist veterinarians.
• Maintain controlled drugs and surgical records; assist in spay/neuter programs.
• Ensure OSHA and USDA guidelines are followed in student activities.
• Support in education of students under faculty direction.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students.
• Assist in preparing and documenting clinical experiences for students.

Skills

Vet Tech Degree

Lab supervision

Teaching

Word

Excel

Education

Vet Tech Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Surgery Technician is responsible for meeting the day to day requirements of all facilities, functions, and laboratory supplies that fall under the supervision of the CVM Surgery Program and CVM Spay/Neuter Program. This person will assist in the supervision of lab and clinical activities for assigned surgery courses and educational activities under the direction of the designated faculty. Preparation of these laboratories might include organization of resources including: faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, medications, DEA controlled drugs, and consumables. The Surgery Technician will have direct responsibility in planning labs and oversight of equipment inventory.

Required Qualifications

A.S., A.A.S., or B.S. in Veterinary Technology and in good professional standing.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of one-year clinical experience in various settings, a minimum of one-year laboratory teaching experience college/school of veterinary medicine, communicate and work well with faculty, staff and students, be knowledgeable and proficient concerning the essential tasks performed by veterinary technicians/technologists as they work under the supervision of a veterinarian, & a working knowledge of computers and basic programs such as Word and Excel.

Physical Demands

Campus

Job Duty

Job Duty

promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;

Job Duty

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

Job Duty

participate on university committees;

Job Duty

assist the designated Faculty to provide surgery related clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner;

Job Duty

assists in preparing operating rooms for complex surgical procedures and communicate well with veterinarians and veterinary technician staff;

Job Duty

assist in the education of the student under the direction of designated faculty while the student learns the veterinary medical clinical skills process as he/she acquires the knowledge, understanding, and the entry-level skills required of veterinarians;

Job Duty

maintain controlled drugs and surgical records; spay/neuter medical records; and evaluations of the students for the activities during the surgical clinical experiences;

Job Duty

ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities;

Job Duty

oversee medical records of animals that are used in teaching, comply with all IACUC guidelines;

Job Duty

completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University;

Job Duty

other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number S05432P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/10/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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