Veterinary Surgery Nurse
Core
Support veterinary surgeons in a specialty and emergency hospital environment by preparing patients, monitoring anesthesia, assisting during procedures, and providing post-operative care.
Role type
Veterinary Surgery Nurse (IC)
Builds
Surgical services for pets in a specialty/emergency hospital setting
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, sterile technique, patient restraint, vital signs monitoring (ECG, BP, SpO2, ETCO2), medication administration, post-operative care
Preferred skills
Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT), 2+ years anesthesia/surgical experience, orthopedic/neurologic procedure assistance, RECOVER CPR certification, specialty/emergency hospital experience
Technologies
Anesthesia machines, ECG monitors, blood pressure monitors, SpO2 monitors, ETCO2 monitors, surgical instruments, sterilization equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare patients for surgery including diagnostics and site prep; Assist surgeons during soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and emergency procedures; Monitor anesthesia and vital parameters; Provide intensive post-operative nursing care; Maintain surgical instruments and ensure infection control compliance; Assist with emergency surgical cases and after-hours on-call support
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC