Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician
Core
Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician providing skilled care, surgery support, and anesthesia management to animal patients.
Role type
Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician
Builds
Patient care and surgical support services for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, radiograph interpretation, lab work, client communication, medical record maintenance, safety compliance
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; Safely handle and restrain animals; Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients; Perform technical duties including lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing; Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked; Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.