Surgery Veterinary Technician

Benefits Health insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS) – Jacksonville (E-Town), Florida Position Overview The Surgery Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in supporting advanced surgical procedures while providing exceptional nursing care to surgical patients throughout every stage of treatment. This position requires advanced technical skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast‑paced specialty hospital environment. Responsibilities Prepare patients for surgery, including pre‑operative assessments and diagnostics Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Monitor patient vital signs throughout surgical procedures Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields Assist surgeons during advanced orthopedic, soft tissue, neurologic, and emergency surgical procedures Perform surgical instrument preparation, sterilization, and inventory management Administer medications and treatments accurately Provide exceptional post‑operative nursing care Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and communicate changes promptly Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and patient monitoring Educate clients regarding surgical procedures, discharge instructions, and home care Maintain accurate treatment records and medical documentation Collaborate with Emergency, ICU, Internal Medicine, and Specialty departments Support a positive, professional, and emotionally intelligent workplace culture Required Qualifications Surgery or Emergency Veterinary Technician experience is required. Minimum of 2 years of Surgery and/or Emergency Veterinary Technician experience Strong anesthesia monitoring skills Experience assisting with advanced surgical procedures Excellent patient nursing skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced specialty environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications CVT, LVT, or RVT preferred but not required Specialty hospital experience preferred Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience Orthopedic and soft tissue surgical experience preferred Emergency surgery experience highly desirable Experience with ezyVet and/or VetRadar is a plus RECOVER CPR certification is a plus Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus Technical Skills Desired Anesthesia induction and monitoring Surgical preparation and aseptic technique Sterile instrument handling Venipuncture IV catheter placement Patient monitoring Pain management Laboratory sample collection and processing Radiology assistance Advanced nursing care Surgical inventory management Excellent documentation skills Schedule Opportunities

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Weekend and holiday coverage may be required based on hospital needs. This position also participates in a rotating on‑call schedule to assist with emergency surgical procedures after normal business hours. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience On‑call compensation opportunities Continuing Education support Leadership development and advancement opportunities Opportunity to work alongside board‑certified surgeons Collaborative and supportive hospital culture Employee appreciation and recognition programs Opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly expanding Specialty & Emergency hospital Access to advanced specialty medicine and cutting‑edge technology A leadership team committed to mentorship, development, and employee success Apply today and become part of the Allied Veterinary Specialists team serving Jacksonville (E‑Town), Florida. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allied Veterinary Specialists