Surgical Veterinary Technician — Specialty Surgery

Vets Pets; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

HSA available

Short-term disability

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

CEU allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Raleigh is seeking a Veterinary Technician-Specialty Surgery to join our collaborative and compassionate team. Known for balancing high-quality medicine with a healthy work-life balance, our team is frequently praised for being both fun and incredibly skilled—a great combination!

Based in Knightdale, NC, we provide 24-hour hybrid care with advanced imaging and surgery; join a stable ICU team and contribute to specialty surgery, radiography, and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Experience working around sick animals and hazardous materials.
• Ability to communicate professionally in challenging situations.
• Strong customer service and teamwork attitude.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and triage patients, collecting information and vital signs.
• Perform diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work.
• Assist with surgical procedures and monitor patients.
• Place IV catheters and manage feeding/urinary catheters.
• Monitor during surgical procedures and assist with lab diagnostics.
• Dispense controlled drugs and perform related duties.

Skills

Client communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer literacy

Professionalism

Job description

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Raleigh is seeking a Veterinary Technician-Specialty Surgery to join our collaborative and compassionate team. Known for balancing high-quality medicine with a healthy work-life balance, our team is frequently praised for being both fun and incredibly skilled—a great combination!

Based in Knightdale, NC, we provide 24-hour hybrid care with advanced imaging and surgery; join a stable ICU team and contribute to specialty surgery, radiography, and diagnostics.