Veterinary OR Scrub Tech - Surgical Support & Growth

Ethos Veterinary Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

CE opportunities

Job summary

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) in Wilmington, NC seeks a Veterinary Surgical Scrub Technician to join our specialty Surgery team. This hands-on operating room role supports surgeons and anesthesia professionals, emphasizing sterile technique and efficiency.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, with compensation of $19–$23 per hour based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, CE opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary or surgical experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of veterinary medical terminology.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and OR procedures preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Able to maintain focus and sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Dependable, accountable, and proactive.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team.
• Strong interest in developing advanced surgical assisting and instrumentation skills.
• Commitment to excellent patient care.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and directly assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Pass instruments, implants, and supplies to surgeons.
• Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, and draping.
• Prepare operating rooms for scheduled procedures.
• Organize surgical packs, instruments, implants, and equipment.
• Support OR turnover between cases.
• Sterilize and inspect instruments and equipment.
• Monitor sterilization processes and document accordingly.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies and implants.
• Communicate needs to leadership and team.
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia staff.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Communication

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Job description

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) in Wilmington, NC seeks a Veterinary Surgical Scrub Technician to join our specialty Surgery team. This hands-on operating room role supports surgeons and anesthesia professionals, emphasizing sterile technique and efficiency.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, with compensation of $19–$23 per hour based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, CE opportunities, and