Veterinary Surgery Nurse

Alliance Animal Health; Wilder (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Wilder, KY, is looking for a Veterinary Surgery Nurse to assist in surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care. You’ll work in a fast-paced specialty environment, supporting a surgeon performing 5-6 surgeries per day while also ready to assist with emergency cases.

We're dedicated to high-quality patient care and a supportive team atmosphere, offering flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, pet care discounts, and more.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred; experienced veterinary assistants with surgical experience considered.
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Ability to perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient restraint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and assist the surgeon during procedures.
• Develop and implement anesthesia plans under veterinarian supervision.
• Provide intensive nursing care to patients and monitor recovery.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical nursing

Patient care

Excellent communication

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT)

2 years of anesthesia and surgical nursing experience

Job description

At Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care, we’re all about providing the highest level of clinical care for those most critical moments. We believe that every member of our team brings something special to the table, and this shines through in how we love and care for our patients. We're committed to creating a place where pets have access to the highest quality medicine, pets are cared for as if they were our own, and community always comes first.

Our commitment to providing exceptional patient care includes a wide range of equipment and services such as ultrasound, CT imaging, video otoscopic services, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and further specialty testing not normally provided at a general veterinary practice.

You’re here for pets, we’re here for you.

• Elevate your standard of care through mentorship and working side‑by‑side with skilled specialists.
• Highly specialized care supported by modern equipment and techniques.
• Flexible scheduling for work‑life balance.
• Full benefits – PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc.

The Veterinary Surgery Nurse plays a critical role in supporting the Veterinary Surgeon in a fast‑paced specialty and emergency hospital environment. This position is responsible for preparing surgical patients, monitoring anesthesia, assisting during procedures, providing post‑operative care, and ensuring efficient workflow throughout the surgical service. The Surgery Nurse will support a surgeon performing approximately 5–6 scheduled surgeries per day while also assisting with emergency surgical cases that arise between scheduled procedures.

This position requires strong technical skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs.

Schedule for this position

• Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Participation in an on‑call rotation for emergency surgical cases requiring the surgeon to return to the hospital outside of normal business hours.
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergency surgery cases as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Surgical Support

• Prepare patients for surgery, including patient intake, pre‑operative diagnostics, IV catheter placement, and surgical site preparation.
• Assist the surgeon during soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and emergency surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure surgical packs, instruments, and equipment are properly prepared and available.
• Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures to promote efficiency and patient safety.

Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring

• Develop and implement anesthesia plans under veterinarian supervision.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic complications and emergencies.

Post‑Operative Care

• Provide intensive nursing care to surgical and hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient recovery and communicate changes in patient status to the veterinarian.
• Educate clients regarding post‑operative care instructions when appropriate.

Emergency Surgery Support

• Assist with emergency surgical procedures that arise during scheduled surgery days.
• Maintain readiness to support urgent and emergent cases requiring immediate intervention.
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call surgical support when emergency surgeries are performed.

Inventory and Equipment Management

• Maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and storage of surgical supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with hospital safety and infection control standards.
• Work closely with surgeons, emergency clinicians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives.
• Promote a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Assist in training and mentoring veterinary assistants and technicians when needed.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) preferred; experienced veterinary assistants with advanced surgical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of anesthesia and surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Ability to perform venipuncture, catheter placement, patient restraint, and advanced nursing skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred skills include:

• Specialty, emergency, or referral hospital experience.
• Experience assisting with orthopedic, neurologic, and advanced soft tissue procedures.
• RECOVER CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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