Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C.  is seeking a veterinary sterile processing technician to support our thriving surgical service. If you have compassion for pets and wish to be a part of an incredible team of veterinary professionals – we’d love to meet you!

About the role: 

The Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting surgical services by ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained. This position is responsible for decontaminating, assembling, wrapping, and sterilizing surgical instruments, monitoring sterilization processes, maintaining sterilization equipment, and managing sterile supply inventory. The technician follows strict infection control, safety, and regulatory protocols to maintain a safe, organized, and sterile environment for veterinary surgical procedures.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts M-F.  This is a full-time position.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HAS/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance  and 401k with a company match
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork
• Pet care discounts and so much more!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in sterile processing required
• Certification (CRCST) from the HSPA or equivalent organization
• Understands the importance and practice of sterility, good hygiene, and proper workflows.
• Ability to master detailed information including instruments and protocols.

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Ready to join the team?
Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com