Surgical Prep & Recovery Technician — Hands-on Vet Care

Community Veterinary Partners; Paxtonia (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Dauphin County is seeking a dependable Surgical Prep & Recovery Technician to join our veterinary team. The role involves preparing patients for surgical procedures, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, and maintaining sterile instruments and spaces in a fast-paced AAHA-accredited hospital setup.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a busy clinical environment, with prior veterinary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred; surgical, anesthesia, or recovery experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary patient care and handling preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize changes in patient condition.
• Ability to follow instructions, established protocols, and safety procedures.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical patients for procedures, including patient identification, positioning, clipping, and surgical site preparation as directed by the veterinarian or surgical team.
• Assist with patient transfers and ensure patients are safely and appropriately prepared for surgery.
• Monitor recovering patients and observe for appropriate anesthetic recovery, comfort, and overall stability.
• Recognize and promptly report abnormal recovery signs or changes in patient condition to the veterinarian or appropriate medical team member.
• Provide supportive care and assist with post-operative treatments as directed.
• Monitor patient comfort and help maintain a calm, safe recovery environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Job description

Animal Hospital of Dauphin County is seeking a dependable Surgical Prep & Recovery Technician to join our veterinary team. The role involves preparing patients for surgical procedures, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, and maintaining sterile instruments and spaces in a fast-paced AAHA-accredited hospital setup.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a busy clinical environment, with prior veterinary experience preferred.