Surgical Scrub Technician - Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency

PetVet Care Centers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app and 24/7 EAP

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technician to support veterinarians and staff by cleaning and maintaining equipment, preparing surgery suites, restraining patients, and handling routine clerical tasks.

Located in Memphis, TN, this role supports a 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital with board-certified specialists. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, client communication, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals and hazardous materials.
• May involve extended periods of standing and walking; physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and assist with treatments as directed by veterinarians and LVTs.
• Greet clients, take basic vitals, and document in medical records.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the hospital environment and equipment.
• Assist doctors with medications administration and patient restraint.
• Perform lab tests and radiographs, and help with anesthesia monitoring as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency is currently seeking a Surgical Scrub Technician to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support


• Career mobility and development opportunities


• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Surgical Scrub Technician who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency in Memphis, Tennessee, is a leading specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced care across multiple disciplines. With board-certified specialists and 24/7 emergency services, the team delivers cutting-edge medicine when pets need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients


• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival


• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).


• Calm and soothe anxious patients


• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint


• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs


• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.


• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.


• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors


• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)


• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans


• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry


• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release


• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations


• Understand and carry out oral and written directions


• Maintain accurate medical records


• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift


• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization


• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).


• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors


• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.


• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling


• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)


• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Previous surgical/anesthesia experience preferred but not required

Schedule

• Monday through Friday from 8AM-6PM with a weekday off and rotating through the weekends for treatments. And eventually working into the on-call rotation for surgery.


• This is a set schedule. Weekend rotations for treatments are posted 3 months out.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)


• 401(k) with discretionary contribution


• Team Member Pet Discounts


• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP


• CE stipends and career development resources


• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship


• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$14.19—$19.80 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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