Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician - Surgery Austin, TX Schedule Full‑time. Monday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Friday 7:30am‑5:30pm. One Saturday per month and on‑call duties required. Compensation Negotiable based on experience and credentials. Expected starting range: $24‑32 per hour. Final pay considers skills, qualifications, experience, and location. On‑call procedures may earn bonuses. About You As a Surgery Technician, you’ll support board‑certified surgeons with procedures, diagnostics, recovery, and anesthesia monitoring while maintaining a safe, sterile workflow. You’ll also assist with day‑to‑day hospital operations, provide excellent patient and client care, and support your team through both technical and administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities Assist veterinarians in delivering high‑quality care, advocating for pets, and educating clients. Maintain accurate medical charts, obtain client history, and ensure efficient patient flow. Perform blood draws, radiographs, Doppler blood pressure checks, and catheter placements. Induce, maintain, and recover anesthesia following surgical suite protocols. Greet clients, take history and vitals, and provide clear post‑procedure care instructions. Ensure clean, sterile environments, safe restraining techniques, and proper disposal of medical supplies. Explain long‑term care plans and provide compassionate support for pet owners. Support supervisors and teammates with assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks while maintaining a clean practice. Key Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience working with a board‑certified surgeon or equivalent experience. Advanced skills in safe restraint and patient care. Advanced skills in anesthesia protocols, induction, monitoring, ventilator, and recovery. In‑depth understanding of operating room protocols. Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations. Willingness to work additional hours as needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Physical: able to lift up to 40 lbs. Strong relationship‑building skills with patients and owners. Works well both collaboratively and independently. Maintains a professional and resilient attitude under pressure. Growth & Development Access to a comprehensive library of continuing education courses (ThriveU). Live virtual workshops to develop leadership skills. Training on fundamentals of running a pet hospital. Benefits (Full‑time) Competitive pay. 401(k) with employer match. Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health. Paid parental leave. Pet‑related leave when adopting a pet. Subsidized backup childcare and elder care. Support for fertility and family planning. FREE CE courses. Pet perks and veterinary service discounts. Student loan support tools and assistance. *Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation