Surgical Veterinary Technician – Specialty Surgery + CE

Wake-Veterinary-Medical-Center; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Short term disability

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Knightdale, NC is seeking a Veterinary Technician-Specialty Surgery to join our collaborative and compassionate team. This 24-hour hybrid hospital offers primary care, emergency, surgery, internal medicine, oncology and more, underpinned by a commitment to high-quality medicine and work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will perform duties including triaging, diagnostic testing, assisting with surgical procedures, IV/IM injections, and client communication, in a

Qualifications

• Ability to work with sick animals and potentially hazardous materials.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in stressful situations.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent teamwork and reliability.
• Proficiency with computers and veterinary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and gather patient information.
• Assist in surgical procedures and monitor patients.
• Perform radiographs and basic laboratory tests.
• Administer IV/IM injections and place catheters.
• Dispense medications and manage patient records.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Customer service

Computers

Tools

Veterinary equipment

Job description

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Knightdale, NC is seeking a Veterinary Technician-Specialty Surgery to join our collaborative and compassionate team. This 24-hour hybrid hospital offers primary care, emergency, surgery, internal medicine, oncology and more, underpinned by a commitment to high-quality medicine and work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will perform duties including triaging, diagnostic testing, assisting with surgical procedures, IV/IM injections, and client communication, in a