Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Specialty Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our growing Specialty Surgery team. In this role, you will provide advanced nursing care throughout the surgical process, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, intraoperative support, postoperative recovery, and client education.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced technician who thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment, enjoys working alongside highly skilled surgeons, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
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Prepare surgical patients, equipment, and operating suites for procedures
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Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
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Maintain sterile technique and support surgeons during procedures
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Perform preoperative diagnostics and patient assessments
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Monitor and care for postoperative patients, ensuring safe recovery and comfort
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Administer medications and treatments as directed
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Transfer patients to ICU and provide detailed medical handoffs
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Educate clients regarding surgical procedures, discharge instructions, and postoperative care
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Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
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Assist with surgical inventory, equipment maintenance, and quality control processes
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Collaborate with surgeons, technicians, and hospital teams to provide exceptional patient care
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Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred; highly experienced veterinary technicians will be considered
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in specialty, emergency, critical care, or surgical veterinary medicine
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Expert-level anesthesia skills, including induction, monitoring, recovery, and management of anesthetic complications
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Expert-level surgical nursing skills, including patient preparation, sterile assistance, intraoperative support, and postoperative care
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Advanced critical care nursing skills, including patient assessment, pain management, advanced monitoring, and emergency response
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Demonstrated proficiency performing preoperative diagnostics, catheter placement, medication administration, and advanced nursing procedures
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Proven ability to independently manage complex surgical and anesthesia cases in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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Exceptional communication, organization, and teamwork skills
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Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional growth
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Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia or Emergency & Critical Care, or active pursuit of specialty certification
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Fear Free and/or Low-Stress Handling certification
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Experience working alongside board-certified surgeons in a specialty practice
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Experience mentoring veterinary technicians and assistants
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Knowledge of OSHA, AAHA, and veterinary regulatory standards
At VHA, you become part of a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional care while advancing veterinary medicine. Your work directly supports life-saving procedures and specialty patient care in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
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Work alongside highly skilled specialty teams and advanced surgical services
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Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and continuing education
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A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, compassion, and excellence
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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An award-winning workplace, including recognition as a Best Place to Work
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Thoughtfully designed workplace amenities, including an onsite café and team-focused spaces
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A mission-driven organization dedicated to helping people, pets, and the planet become healthy, happy, and healed
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The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes every day
Veterinary Healthcare Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
