Veterinary Surgical Tech — Precise, Calm Patient Care

University of Calgary; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare and elder_

Free CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Student loan support tools

Some benefits for full-time 30+ hrs

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Surgery to support anesthesia and surgical care from intake to recovery. You will communicate with pet parents, perform venipuncture, catheter placement, calculate medications, and monitor patients through procedures.

This role requires 3+ years of veterinary technician experience, surgical experience, ability to assist with anesthesia, strong math skills, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience required.
• Surgical experience in a veterinary setting required.
• Comfortable supporting anesthesia and perioperative patient monitoring.
• Proficient in venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Strong medical math skills for accurate dosage calculations.
• Clear, compassionate communication with pet parents and the care team.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) preferred.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and support safe patient flow from intake through recovery.
• Prepare patients for anesthesia/surgery (pre-op checks, clip/scrub/positioning as needed).
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement; collect and handle samples per protocol.
• Calculate and administer medications/fluids accurately using medical math.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and communicate changes promptly (vitals, depth, ventilation/perfusion, pain).
• Provide anesthesia recovery and post-operative care, including comfort measures and ongoing monitoring.
• Communicate with pet parents regarding patient status and discharge/post-op instructions as directed.
• Stay calm, focused, and team-oriented in fast-paced or stressful situations.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Surgical experience

Venipuncture

Medical math

Communication with pet parents

Willing to work weekends/evenings/holi

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Surgery to support anesthesia and surgical care from intake to recovery. You will communicate with pet parents, perform venipuncture, catheter placement, calculate medications, and monitor patients through procedures.

This role requires 3+ years of veterinary technician experience, surgical experience, ability to assist with anesthesia, strong math skills, and clear communication.