Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pet care discount

Employee Assistance Program

Shift differentials for nights/weekend

120 hours annual PTO and floating holi

Competitive pay

Job summary

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group in Chattanooga, TN seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgical Team. The ideal candidate will educate clients, assist surgeons, and maintain precise instrument care in a fast-paced, multi-specialty hospital.

Responsibilities include patient monitoring during sedation and anesthesia, safe handling of animals, and collaboration with board-certified specialists across departments. On-call shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred.
• 2–3 years of veterinary technician experience; specialty experience preferred.
• Some holidays and weekends are required.
• Availability for scheduled on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support surgeons and staff during procedures.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Handle samples for advanced diagnostics and maintain equipment.
• Maintain sterile operating room setup and instrument care.
• Communicate calmly with clients and team members.
• Restrain and manage dogs and cats as needed.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgical support

Sterile technique

Venipuncture

Communication

Teamwork

Animal restraint

Safety handling

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine. At VCSG, we are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow—because when our team thrives, so do our patients.

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgical Team.

We’re looking for someone who loves educating clients and providing compassionate care as much as they love the operating room. Our ideal candidate is knowledgeable about veterinary surgical procedures, organized, attentive to detail and is enthusiastic to be a team player not only with within the surgery department, but with other specialties across the hospital.

As we grow, we’re seeking top-tier technicians who want to make a real impact.

What You Can Expect To Do

As a technician on the Surgery team, you’ll be supporting our surgeons, other boarded specialists, and technicians to provide the highest standard of care to our patients while educating and assisting the families who love them. This is a hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for safe patient handling, patient monitoring while in hospital and during sedated and anesthetic procedures, obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics, and maintaining specialized equipment.

What You Have:

Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery specific knowledge

• Proficiency in anesthesia and aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with setting up operating rooms and procedure specific equipment
• Skilled in identifying, cleaning, sterilization, and organization of surgical instruments
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and sample handling for cultures, biopsy's, cytology's, etc
• Proficient in identifying anesthetic problems before they become critical/emergent
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
• Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
• Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
• Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
• Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Dependable with excellent-follow through on cases, attention to detail
• Team oriented - willing to help across other departments

Position Requirements

• Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred
• 2-3 years of veterinary technician experience (specialty experience strongly preferred)
• Some holidays and weekends are required for this position.
• Availability for scheduled on-call shifts

Why You Should Choose Us

Great Location: Located in the up-and-coming Southside Neighborhood in Chattanooga at the base of Lookout Mountain. Our hospital is located perfectly next to the beautiful Tennessee River Park and the new baseball stadium opening soon and close to various restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues.

Take the next step in your veterinary career: We are committed to training and growth, providing you with in-person didactic, hands on, and virtual learning.

Provide exceptional patient care: Our hospital was built from the ground up with the highest level of care in mind. You will be using the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.

Work in a diverse and supportive environment: We offer a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development, along with benefits that prioritize wellness and growth.

• Generous employee pet care discount
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
• Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
• 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

VCSG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.