Veterinary Surgery Technician
Core
Preparing, monitoring, and caring for patients throughout the surgical process in a small animal veterinary hospital.
Role type
Veterinary Surgery Technician
Builds
Surgical support and patient care for cats and dogs
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, patient restraint, laboratory sample processing, radiograph positioning, medication administration, medical recordkeeping, client communication
Preferred skills
Low-stress handling techniques, attention to detail, independent work capability, team collaboration, continuous learning mindset
Responsibilities
Preparing patients for surgery, monitoring anesthesia and vital signs, assisting with surgical procedures, collecting lab samples, obtaining diagnostic radiographs, administering medications, providing post-operative and nursing care, completing surgical notes, communicating treatment plans to clients
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC