Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 32,373 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan support tools

Job summary

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is seeking a Veterinary Technician - Surgery in Round Rock, TX. This full-time position includes a 4-day, 10-hour shift with on-call requirements. Applicants should have 3+ years of experience, surgical skills, and proficiency in venipuncture. Benefits include competitive pay, a 401(k) with employer match, mental health resources, and paid parental leave. Join us to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent veterinary technician experience required.
• Surgical experience in a veterinary setting required.
• Clear, compassionate communication with pet parents and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures and support patient flow.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia, communicate changes promptly.
• Provide anesthesia recovery and post-operative care.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Surgical experience

Anesthesia support

Venipuncture and IV catheter placement

Medical math skills

Communication skills

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Heart of Texas

Round Rock, TX

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shift. On-call required

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $23.50-26/hour. The actual pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About You

You’ll support safe anesthesia and surgical care from intake through recovery—communicating with pet parents, performing venipuncture/catheter placement, calculating medications, and closely monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures. You bring working knowledge of anesthetics, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and lab techniques, and you stay calm and focused in fast‑paced or stressful situations.

Your Experience & Skills

• 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

Role 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

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• 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.