Veterinary Surgery Technician in Clearwater, Florida

Fetch Veterinary; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Paid Family Leave

Safe Harbor 401K with Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Team Member Pet Wellness Plan

Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Fetch Veterinary in Clearwater, Florida is looking for a skilled Veterinary Technician to join its Surgical Team. This role involves assisting veterinarians during procedures, maintaining sterility in the surgical suite, and providing post-operative care to patients.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, preferably a Veterinary Technician certification, and experience in surgical veterinary medicine. Benefits include healthcare plans, paid time off, and continuing education support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Experience in surgical veterinary medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures including prep and recovery.
• Monitor vital signs throughout surgery.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterility of the surgical suite.

Skills

Anesthesia induction

Surgical instrument knowledge

Anesthesia monitoring

Experience in surgical veterinary medicine

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Veterinary Technician

Job description

Come join Our Surgical Team at Fetch Clearwater!

Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers is looking for a skilled Veterinary Technician for our new Surgery Department. Join our family-owned, state-of-the-art hospital where you can work alongside a boarded surgeon in a fast-paced environment, providing top‑notch care for patients undergoing advanced surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, including prep, monitoring, and recovery of patients. You will prepare and maintain surgical instruments, administer anesthesia, and monitor vital signs throughout surgery. Ensuring the cleanliness and sterility of the surgical suite, maintaining accurate medical records, and providing proper post‑operative care are also vital components of this role. Additional responsibilities include conducting pre‑operative assessments, obtaining patient histories, and educating clients on postoperative care and follow‑up appointments.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred but not required.
• Experience in surgical veterinary medicine preferred.
• Ability to induce anesthesia, intubate patients, and maintain strong knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile procedures.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and utilizing proper sterilization protocols, including autoclave and gas sterilizers.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Safe Harbor 401K with Company Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Member Pet Wellness Plan
• Team Member Pet Discount
• Continuing Education
• Uniform Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement