Surgical Veterinary Tech: High-Volume Spay/Neuter

Pasado's Safe Haven; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasado’s Safe Haven seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to lead high-volume spay/neuter workflows. You will coordinate patient flow, prepare for surgery, monitor anesthesia, assist veterinarians, and ensure safe recovery and discharge for each patient.

The role requires strong surgical nursing skills, precise recordkeeping, and compassionate, low-stress handling. Join a team dedicated to animal welfare and community care.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Veterinary Technician license.
• Minimum two years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Commitment to animal welfare and humane care.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create, coordinate, and adjust daily surgical flow from check-in to discharge.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist veterinarians during procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia, vital signs, and animal recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records, drug logs, and up-to-date documentation.
• Restock supplies, keep areas clean, and ensure aseptic technique.
• Communicate with team and clients about care plans and discharge instructions.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical nursing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Animal welfare

Fast-paced

Education

Washington State Vet Tech license

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Surgical supplies

Job description

Pasado’s Safe Haven seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to lead high-volume spay/neuter workflows. You will coordinate patient flow, prepare for surgery, monitor anesthesia, assist veterinarians, and ensure safe recovery and discharge for each patient.

The role requires strong surgical nursing skills, precise recordkeeping, and compassionate, low-stress handling. Join a team dedicated to animal welfare and community care.