Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Austin, TX, is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to assist board-certified surgeons in surgical procedures and patient care. This role requires at least 1 year of experience and involves both technical tasks and client interaction.

Candidates should be advanced in anesthesia protocols and effective in communication. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive learning opportunities. Join us to grow your skills and enjoy benefits including 401(k) and mental health resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with a board-certified surgeon or equivalent.
• Advanced skills in safe restraint and patient care.
• In-depth understanding of operating room protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in delivering high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate medical charts and obtain client history.
• Perform blood draws and other medical procedures.

Skills

Animal Handling

Anesthesia Expertise

Emergency Response

Communication

Client Care

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Pet Specialists of Austin

Austin, TX

Full-Time: Schedule will be either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm with flexibility for late surgeries. One Saturday per month and on-call duties are required.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $24-32/hour. The final pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Some on-call procedures are eligible for on-call bonuses.

About You

As a Surgery Technician, you’ll support board-certified surgeons with procedures, diagnostics, recovery, and anesthesia monitoring while helping maintain a safe, sterile, and efficient 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 (include but are not limited to)

• Veterinary Support: Assist veterinarians in delivering high-quality care, advocating for pets, and educating clients.
• Patient Flow & Medical Records: Maintain accurate medical charts, obtain client history, and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Diagnostics & Procedures: Perform blood draws, radiographs, doppler blood pressure checks, and catheter placements.
• Surgical Assistance: Induce, maintain, and recover anesthesia, following surgical suite protocols.
• Patient Admission & Discharge: Greet clients, take history and vitals, and provide clear post-procedure care instructions.
• Treatment & Facility Care: Ensure clean, sterile environments, safe restraining techniques, and proper disposal of medical supplies.
• Client Communication: Explain long-term care plans and provide compassionate support for pet owners.
• Daily Hospital Operations: Support supervisors and teammates with assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks while maintaining a clean practice.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with a board-certified surgeon or equivalent experience is required.
• Animal Handling: Advanced skills in safe restraint and patient care.
• Anesthesia Expertise: Advanced skills in all aspects of anesthesia protocols, induction, monitoring, ventilator, and recovery.
• Surgical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of operating room protocols.
• Emergency Response: Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
• Work Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours as needed.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for client and team interactions.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Client Care: Strong relationship-building skills with patients and pet owners.
• Teamwork & Independence: Works well both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Positive Mindset: Maintains a professional and resilient attitude under pressure.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. Build your skills and earn credentials through our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU, live virtual interactive workshops, and a program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts 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.