Surgical CVT: Lead Anesthesia, Case Flow & Care

Animaldoctorstampa; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Pet-care benefits

Scrub/uniform allowance

Job summary

Animal Doctors of South Tampa is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our surgery-focused team in a busy walk-in hospital in Tampa. You will manage anesthesia and surgical cases from admission through recovery, collaborating closely with veterinarians.

The ideal candidate loves surgery and anesthesia, ensures safe, organized workflows, and delivers high-quality patient care. We offer competitive pay, benefits, CE opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT) with eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing is required.
• Proficient in radiology, venipuncture, and patient monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate and manage daily surgical flow to keep procedures organized, efficient, and safe.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, blood collection, medication administration, and surgical preparation.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia while recognizing and responding appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Assist veterinarians during routine and advanced surgical procedures.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring for dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate anesthetic, surgical, treatment, and medical records.
• Prepare and maintain surgical suites, instruments, equipment, and sterile packs.
• Provide attentive post-operative nursing care, pain assessment, and patient monitoring.
• Communicate discharge instructions and post-operative care recommendations to clients.
• Support hospitalized, urgent, and outpatient patients as needed and collaborate with the medical team to maintain efficient hospital flow.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Surgical Nursing

Client Communication

Teamwork

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

Dental radiography

IV catheter placement

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Animal Doctors of South Tampa is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our surgery-focused team in a busy walk-in hospital in Tampa. You will manage anesthesia and surgical cases from admission through recovery, collaborating closely with veterinarians.

The ideal candidate loves surgery and anesthesia, ensures safe, organized workflows, and delivers high-quality patient care. We offer competitive pay, benefits, CE opportunities, and a supportive work environment.