Surgery Technician

Description

 EveryPet is a leading non-profit veterinary hospital dedicated to reducing shelter deaths and improving the lives of underprivileged pets. As one of the largest spay/neuter facilities in the nation, we are committed to making veterinary care affordable and accessible to all. We offer a range of low-cost veterinary services and emphasize high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter programs with a focus on community cats and owned animals. 

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our high-volume surgery department. In this role, you will support our mission by performing various technical and nursing duties related to surgical procedures, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. If you have a passion for veterinary care but lack specific experience in a high-volume surgical setting, we offer training to help you develop the skills needed to excel in this role. 

Requirements

Primary Duties: 

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments. 

• Perform surgical preparation of patients, including anesthesia induction and positioning. 

• Monitor patients pre- and post-operatively, ensuring their comfort and recovery. 

• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures as needed. 

• Conduct diagnostics and laboratory procedures, including sample collection and analysis. 

• Provide nursing care to patients, including administering medications and wound care. 

• Assist with general hospital cleanliness and maintenance. 

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience as a veterinary technician, preferably in a surgical setting. 

• Strong technical skills in surgical preparation, patient monitoring, and laboratory procedures. 

• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude. 

• Excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic. 

• Compassionate and caring approach to animal care. 

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

• Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. 

• Exposure to animal bites or scratches, high noise levels, cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. 

• Perform work in areas with radiation exposure associated with radiology procedures. 

• Requires long periods of bending, twisting, stooping, standing, and walking. 

• Ability to see objects at varying distances, speak, and listen in English. 

• Use of fingers, hands, and arms to grasp, move, or assemble small objects with repetitive motions. 

• Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds unassisted; frequent lifting of animals and objects over 40 pounds with assistance. 

Schedule: 

• 10-hour shifts 

• 4 days a week 

• Saturdays as needed 

Responsibilities: 

The responsibilities listed above are not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, tasks, or activities required of this position. Responsibilities may change, or additional duties may be assigned at any time, with or without notice, based on organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits: 

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching 

• Dental insurance 

• Employee veterinary discount 

• Flexible schedule 

• Health insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Vision insurance 

Employee Wellness & Support:

We believe that caring for our team is just as important as caring for the pets and people we serve. Our organization is proud to provide a unique level of employee support through a full-time, on-site licensed Veterinary Social Worker dedicated to promoting team well-being, emotional resilience, and a healthy workplace culture. This resource provides support in areas such as compassion fatigue prevention, stress management, grief and loss support, communication, conflict resolution, and navigating the emotional challenges of veterinary medicine.

To further support our employees, we also offer a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to team members, providing confidential access to additional resources for personal and professional well-being.                                                                                                                                                                                 

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and passion for our mission. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who is eager to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: EveryPet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.