Surgical Veterinary Technician - Grow in Specialty Medicine

Veterinary Specialty Center; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

Continuing education opportunities

Professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center in Melbourne, Florida seeks a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our specialty surgical team. This role involves anesthesia, advanced surgical cases, and comprehensive patient care from prep to recovery.

You’ll work with a Board-Certified Surgeon, gain experience in diagnostics, hospitalization, and anesthesia, and contribute to ongoing professional development. General practice technicians are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary patient care.
• Comfortable with dogs and cats.
• Detail oriented and dependable.
• Interest in surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
• Preparing patients for surgical procedures.
• Anesthesia preparation and monitoring.
• Monitoring patients during surgical procedures.
• Post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Medication administration.
• Hospitalized patient nursing and monitoring.
• Communicating with veterinarians and the patient-care team.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Dog and cat handling

Dependable and detail oriented

Team communication

Patient care commitment

Surgery/anesthesia interest

Professional growth mindset

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Specialty Center in Melbourne, Florida seeks a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our specialty surgical team. This role involves anesthesia, advanced surgical cases, and comprehensive patient care from prep to recovery.

You’ll work with a Board-Certified Surgeon, gain experience in diagnostics, hospitalization, and anesthesia, and contribute to ongoing professional development. General practice technicians are encouraged to apply.