Surgical Vet Tech: Animal Prep & Recovery

NAMSA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NAMSA in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to monitor animals during the immediate postoperative recovery phase and assist with anesthesia, surgeries, and preoperative prep.

The role involves caring for animals, performing assessments, collecting lab samples, administering medications, and maintaining surgical equipment and clean prep/recovery areas. CVT/ALAT preferred; Bachelor’s or AS in Vet Tech required; compensation $23–$27/hr; on-site position.

Qualifications

• CVT/ALAT certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or AS in Veterinary Technology required

Responsibilities

• Monitors animals during the initial post-operative recovery phase, including TPRs, auscultation, assessing pain, changing dressings, and administering medications.
• Prepares animals for surgery, including anesthetic calculations, sedation/induction, intubation, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and site prep.
• Performs and documents physiological data, medication administration, lab work collection and processing.
• Dispenses medications as prescribed by veterinarian or protocol specifications.
• Collects lab samples (blood, fecal, urine) and processes specimens as needed.
• Communicates with veterinary staff, supervisors, and study directors on medical status and recovery progress.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains gas anesthesia machines, autoclave, and other surgical equipment.
• Maintains an organized, clean prep and recovery area; supports other duties as assigned.

Skills

CVT/ALAT

Clinical veterinary care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline

Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology

Job description

NAMSA in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to monitor animals during the immediate postoperative recovery phase and assist with anesthesia, surgeries, and preoperative prep.

The role involves caring for animals, performing assessments, collecting lab samples, administering medications, and maintaining surgical equipment and clean prep/recovery areas. CVT/ALAT preferred; Bachelor’s or AS in Vet Tech required; compensation $23–$27/hr; on-site position.