Veterinary Surgical Technician (Anesthesia & Recovery)

University of Calgary; Round Rock (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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 work a 4-day, 10-hour shift with on-call requirements, communicating with pet parents and team members throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years veterinary technician experience, surgical exposure, and proficiency in venipuncture and IV catheter placement, plus strong math skills for accurate dosing.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Veterinary Technician

Surgical experience

Anesthesia support

Venipuncture

Medical math

Communication

High school diploma

LVT/RVT/CVT preferred

Weekend/evenings/holidays

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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 work a 4-day, 10-hour shift with on-call requirements, communicating with pet parents and team members throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years veterinary technician experience, surgical exposure, and proficiency in venipuncture and IV catheter placement, plus strong math skills for accurate dosing.