Surgical Veterinary Technician — Orthopedic & Soft Tissue Expert

Veterinary-Care-and-Specialty-Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discount

Employee assistance program

Shift differentials for nights/weekend

Job summary

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group in Chattanooga seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for our Surgical Team. You’ll support surgeons and specialists, monitor patients during procedures, and assist with sample handling while educating families who love their pets.

The ideal candidate has orthopedic/soft tissue surgery knowledge, strong aseptic skills, and is comfortable in a fast-paced, high‑stress environment. This role offers a collaborative hospital setting with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery specific knowledge.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with setting up operating rooms and procedure specific equipment.
• Skilled in identifying, cleaning, sterilization, and organization of surgical instruments.
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and sample handling for cultures, biopsy's, cytology's, etc
• Proficient in identifying anesthetic problems before they become critical/emergent
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
• Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
• Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
• Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
• Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Dependable with excellent‑follow through on cases, attention to detail
• Team oriented - willing to help across other departments

Responsibilities

• Support surgeons, boarded specialists, and technicians to provide the highest standard of care.
• Handle safe patient monitoring during hospital stays, sedations, and anesthesia.
• Assist with obtaining samples for advanced diagnostics and maintaining equipment.
• Educate families and provide compassionate client communication across shifts.

Skills

Surgical anesthesia

Orthopedic/soft tissue surgery

Aseptic technique

Operating room setup

Surgical instruments care

Sterile sample handling

Anesthetic monitoring

Venipuncture/IV catheter

Pain management dosing

Client communication

Calm under pressure

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group in Chattanooga seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for our Surgical Team. You’ll support surgeons and specialists, monitor patients during procedures, and assist with sample handling while educating families who love their pets.

The ideal candidate has orthopedic/soft tissue surgery knowledge, strong aseptic skills, and is comfortable in a fast-paced, high‑stress environment. This role offers a collaborative hospital setting with growth opportunities.