Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits | Excellent Hands-On Experience

The Surgical Technician provides hands-on support for interventional and surgical procedures involving large animals. This role prepares and maintains surgical and catheterization lab suites, operates specialized imaging and anesthesia equipment, and collaborates closely with other veterinary technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical and catheterization lab suites for procedures by setting up instruments, organizing equipment, and stocking study-specific supplies to ensure readiness for each case.
• Monitor anesthesia and animal vital signs during surgical, interim, and terminal procedures, and respond appropriately to changes to support animal welfare and study integrity.
• Operate specialized software-driven equipment, including fluoroscopy and 3D imaging systems, to support interventional and surgical procedures and data acquisition.
• Provide professional customer service to clients by interacting courteously, addressing questions, and responding to requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments by washing, drying, and storing them properly, assembling surgical packs, and processing sterile packs using autoclave or ethylene oxide sterilization methods.
• Operate, clean, and maintain gas anesthesia machines, autoclaves, and other surgical equipment routinely utilized in the surgical and cath lab environment.
• Maintain an efficient, organized, and clean work area by routinely re-stocking cath labs, operating rooms, and general storerooms with necessary supplies and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, biology, animal science, or a related animal science field is required.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.
• Experience in animal science, veterinary technology, biology, surgery, or veterinary care is highly beneficial.
• Experience in anesthesia management and monitoring is advantageous.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.