Surgery Veterinary Technician — Advanced Care & Anesthesia

Allied Veterinary Specialists; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Veterinary Specialists in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a skilled Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our Specialty & Emergency team. You will collaborate with board-certified surgeons, anesthesia staff, and fellow technicians to deliver advanced care for surgical patients.

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in anesthesia, surgical prep, and postoperative care, with a passion for learning in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician, preferably in Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency, or Specialty medicine.
• Strong understanding of veterinary anesthesia, patient monitoring, and surgical preparation.
• Experience with surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and postoperative patient care.
• Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, pain management, and anesthetic safety.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive in a fast-paced medical environment.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with doctors, technicians, and hospital leadership.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and maintaining high medical standards.
• A genuine passion for continued education, professional development, and teamwork.
• CVTs encouraged to apply; experienced veterinary technicians without certification will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist our veterinary surgeons with advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and other specialty surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including preoperative assessments, catheter placement, laboratory testing, and surgical site preparation.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under veterinarian direction and established hospital protocols.
• Monitor vital signs, anesthetic depth, ventilation, and patient comfort throughout procedures.
• Assist with safe anesthetic induction, maintenance, and recovery.
• Provide attentive postoperative care, including pain management, monitoring, and patient comfort.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the medical team.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Anesthesia

Patient Monitoring

Sterile Technique

Communication

Education

CVT Certification

Tools

Surgical Instrumentation

Sterilization Techniques

Diagnostic Imaging Support

Job description

Allied Veterinary Specialists in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a skilled Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our Specialty & Emergency team. You will collaborate with board-certified surgeons, anesthesia staff, and fellow technicians to deliver advanced care for surgical patients.

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in anesthesia, surgical prep, and postoperative care, with a passion for learning in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.