Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS) | South Daytona, Florida

At Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS) , we believe exceptional specialty care starts with exceptional veterinary nurses.

We’re looking for an experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our growing South Daytona team. This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys building relationships with clients and patients, assisting with specialty consultations and recheck appointments, providing hands-on nursing care, and supporting our surgical team with light sedation and anesthesia monitoring when needed.

You’ll work closely with our surgeons, clients, and nursing team to create a smooth, compassionate experience from the patient’s first consultation through recovery and follow-up care.

✨ What You’ll Do

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in keeping our Surgery service organized, efficient, and patient-focused.

Your day may include:

• Assisting with new surgical consultations and recheck appointments
• Obtaining thorough patient histories and reviewing current medications
• Performing technician assessments and obtaining vital signs
• Preparing patients and exam rooms for specialty appointments
• Reviewing treatment plans and helping clients understand next steps
• Assisting surgeons during examinations and minor procedures
• Performing blood draws and IV catheter placement
• Collecting and preparing diagnostic samples
• Coordinating diagnostic testing and patient care
• Providing compassionate nursing care to surgical patients
• Monitoring patients receiving mild to moderate sedation
• Assisting with light anesthesia monitoring for procedures as needed
• Supporting patient recovery following sedation or minor procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Providing clear patient hand-offs to other technicians and departments
• Communicating with clients regarding medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Helping maintain an organized and efficient Surgery schedule