Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia

About the role

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is growing and seeks an experienced Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital, enjoy advanced anesthesia, and take pride in exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Surgery & Anesthesia Support:
  • Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgery
  • Calculate anesthetic protocols and administer medications
  • Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
  • Maintain sterile technique and surgical workflow
  • Assist with soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
  • Provide post-operative nursing care and pain management support
• Emergency & Critical Care Support:
  • Assist with emergency surgical cases and urgent procedures
  • Support ICU and hospitalized surgical patients
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
  • Participate in CPR and emergency response situations
  • Collaborate with Emergency clinicians during critical cases
• Technical Responsibilities:
  • IV catheter placement
  • Venipuncture
  • Medication administration (IV, IM, SQ, Oral)
  • Advanced anesthesia monitoring
  • Laboratory diagnostics
  • Radiology support
  • Patient assessment and nursing care
  • Accurate medical documentation
• Team Collaboration:
  • Partner with surgeons, Emergency clinicians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Service teams
  • Maintain efficient surgical workflow during high-volume periods
  • Maintain a collaborative team culture
  • Provide compassionate patient care and client support

Requirements

• Previous experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, or high-volume surgical environments
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring, patient safety, and perioperative nursing
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced specialty hospital

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)
• Emergency and Specialty Hospital experience
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience
• Surgical nursing experience
• Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery experience
• RECOVER CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience managing anesthesia for complex surgical procedures

Skills

• Confidence in advanced surgical and anesthetic care
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Calm Health Mental Health Support, Rocket Lawyer Legal Support
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Compensation, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Licensure Renewal, Employee Pet Care Discounts, Student Loan Assistance Opportunities
• Professional Development: Continuing Education Allowance, CE Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Training, Leadership Development Programs, Specialized Technician Growth Opportunities

Pay

$21.00 - $26.00 / hour

Schedule

Full-time