Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician

family health association of iran (fhai); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HAS/FSA

PTO and CE allowance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Metro discounts

Access to advanced tools

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician to support our surgical service with a focus on cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments and equipment. This full-time role requires attention to sterility and adherence to infection control protocols.

The schedule features four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work with advanced tools and a caring veterinary team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in sterile processing.
• Certification (CRCST) from the HSPA or equivalent organization.
• Understands the importance and practice of sterility, good hygiene, and proper workflows.
• Ability to master detailed information including instruments and protocols.

Responsibilities

• The Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting surgical services by ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained.
• Maintains sterilization processes, monitors equipment, and manages sterile supply inventory.
• Follows infection control, safety, and regulatory protocols to ensure a safe and organized environment for veterinary procedures.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

CRCST certification

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals,a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking a veterinary sterile processing technician to support our thriving surgical service. If you have compassion for pets and wish to be a part of an incredible team of veterinary professionals – we’d love to meet you!

About the role

The Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting surgical services by ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained. This position is responsible for decontaminating, assembling, wrapping, and sterilizing surgical instruments, monitoring sterilization processes, maintaining sterilization equipment, and managing sterile supply inventory. The technician follows strict infection control, safety, and regulatory protocols to maintain a safe, organized, and sterile environment for veterinary surgical procedures.

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts M-F. This is a full-time position.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HAS/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance and 401k with a company match
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork
• Pet care discounts and so much more!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in sterile processing required
• Certification (CRCST) from the HSPA or equivalent organization
• Understands the importance and practice of sterility, good hygiene, and proper workflows.
• Ability to master detailed information including instruments and protocols.

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to join the team?

Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com

US Pay Range: $25 — $35 USD