Veterinary Technician - Surgery

About the role

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga's largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine. At VCSG, we are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow—because when our team thrives, so do our patients.

Responsibilities

• Supporting surgeons, other boarded specialists, and technicians to provide the highest standard of care to patients while educating and assisting families.
• Responsible for safe patient handling, patient monitoring during sedated and anesthetic procedures, obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics, and maintaining specialized equipment.

Requirements

• Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred
• 2-3 years of veterinary technician experience (specialty experience strongly preferred)
• Some holidays and weekends required for this position
• Availability for scheduled on-call shifts

Qualifications

• Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery specific knowledge
• Proficiency in anesthesia and aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with setting up operating rooms and procedure specific equipment
• Skilled in identifying, cleaning, sterilization, and organization of surgical instruments
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and sample handling for cultures, biopsy's, cytology's, etc
• Proficient in identifying anesthetic problems before they become critical/emergent
• Core abilities: Venipuncture and IV catheter placement, Anesthesia and sedation monitoring, Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral), Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients, Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians, Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, Dependable with excellent follow-through on cases, attention to detail, Team oriented - willing to help across other departments

Skills

• Great Location: Located in the up-and-coming Southside Neighborhood in Chattanooga at the base of Lookout Mountain.
• Our hospital is located perfectly next to the beautiful Tennessee River Park and the new baseball stadium opening soon and close to various restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues.
• Take the next step in your veterinary career: We are committed to training and growth, providing you with in-person didactic, hands on, and virtual learning.
• Provide exceptional patient care: Our hospital was built from the ground up with the highest level of care in mind. You will be using the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Work in a diverse and supportive environment: We offer a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development, along with benefits that prioritize wellness and growth.
• Generous employee pet care discount, Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources, Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends, Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance, 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

Benefits

• Meet Our Hospital Website: www.vcsgvets.com

Pay

Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Schedule

Available for scheduled on-call shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.