Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Stryker Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet-related leave

Backup childcare & elder care

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Veterinary Technician - Surgery in Austin, TX to join our care team. This full-time role involves assisting surgeons, managing anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and supporting daily hospital operations to ensure a safe and efficient workflow.

We offer a negotiable starting hourly range based on experience, opportunities for on-call bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer match and mental health resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with a board-certified surgeon.
• Advanced skills in safe restraint and patient care.
• Advanced skills in anesthesia protocols, induction, monitoring, recovery.
• Understanding of operating room protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in delivering high-quality care and educate clients.
• Maintain medical charts and patient history; ensure efficient flow.
• Perform blood draws, radiographs, Doppler checks, catheter placements.
• Induce, maintain, and recover anesthesia per protocols.
• Greet clients, take history and vitals; provide post-procedure care instructions.
• Maintain sterile environments and safe restraining techniques.
• Explain long-term care plans and support owners.
• Support team with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; keep clean practice.

Skills

Surgeon experience

Anesthesia protocols

Communication skills

Safety restraint

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Austin, TX

Schedule

Full‑time. Monday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Friday 7:30am‑5:30pm. One Saturday per month and on‑call duties required.

Compensation

Negotiable based on experience and credentials. Expected starting range: $24‑32 per hour. Final pay considers skills, qualifications, experience, and location. On‑call procedures may earn bonuses.

About You

As a Surgery Technician, you’ll support board‑certified surgeons with procedures, diagnostics, recovery, and anesthesia monitoring while maintaining a safe, sterile workflow. You’ll also assist with day‑to‑day hospital operations, provide excellent patient and client care, and support your team through both technical and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in delivering high‑quality care, advocating for pets, and educating clients.
• Maintain accurate medical charts, obtain client history, and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Perform blood draws, radiographs, Doppler blood pressure checks, and catheter placements.
• Induce, maintain, and recover anesthesia following surgical suite protocols.
• Greet clients, take history and vitals, and provide clear post‑procedure care instructions.
• Ensure clean, sterile environments, safe restraining techniques, and proper disposal of medical supplies.
• Explain long‑term care plans and provide compassionate support for pet owners.
• Support supervisors and teammates with assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks while maintaining a clean practice.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with a board‑certified surgeon or equivalent experience.
• Advanced skills in safe restraint and patient care.
• Advanced skills in anesthesia protocols, induction, monitoring, ventilator, and recovery.
• In‑depth understanding of operating room protocols.
• Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical: able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with patients and owners.
• Works well both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains a professional and resilient attitude under pressure.

Growth & Development

• Access to a comprehensive library of continuing education courses (ThriveU).
• Live virtual workshops to develop leadership skills.
• Training on fundamentals of running a pet hospital.

Benefits (Full‑time)

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet‑related leave when adopting a pet.
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care.
• Support for fertility and family planning.
• FREE CE courses.
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.
• Student loan support tools and assistance.

*Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.