Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Description

Veterinary Technician –  Surgery

Tampa Bay Veterinary   Specialists
Largo, Florida

More than a   word, care is   present in everything   we do.

At Tampa Bay   Veterinary Specialists  (TBVS), we   are committed to   providing exceptional specialty   and emergency care   while creating an   environment where our   team members can   thrive professionally and   personally. As part   of the Thrive   Pet Healthcare network, you'll have access   to outstanding resources, continuing education,   career growth opportunities, and a collaborative   team   dedicated to delivering   the highest standard   of veterinary medicine.

Who We Are

Tampa Bay Veterinary   Specialists is the   longest-standing emergency   and specialty hospital   in the   Tampa Bay area. Our team of   board-certified specialists   and experienced veterinary   professionals work   together to provide   advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge treatments, and   compassionate care for   every patient.

Our Surgery Service   performs a wide   variety of soft   tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally   invasive procedures using   advanced surgical and   anesthetic techniques.   We foster a   collaborative   culture where teamwork, learning, and patient   advocacy are at   the center of   everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking   an experienced   Surgery Veterinary Technician   to join our   specialty surgery team.

This position is   ideal for a   technician who enjoys   anesthesia, complex surgical   procedures, and delivering   exceptional perioperative   nursing care. You'll   work alongside skilled   surgeons and a   highly trained support   team while utilizing   advanced technical skills   in a fast-paced specialty environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for   surgery, including pre-anesthetic assessments   and surgical site   preparation
• Induce, maintain, and   monitor anesthesia for   a   variety of specialty   procedures
• Manage advanced anesthesia   protocols, including CRIs   and mechanical ventilation   when indicated
• Assist surgeons   while maintaining strict   sterile technique
• Monitor patient vital   signs throughout surgery   and recovery
• Provide attentive post-operative nursing care
• Prepare and maintain   surgical suites, instruments, and sterile packs
• Perform diagnostic testing, including radiographs   and laboratory work
• Maintain accurate anesthesia   and medical records
• Educate clients during   surgical admissions and   discharges
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and   the   specialty team to   provide outstanding patient   care

What We're Looking   For

• Experienced Veterinary Technician  (credentialed preferred but   not required)
• Strong anesthesia monitoring   skills
• Surgical   nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work   efficiently in a   fast-paced specialty   hospital
• Excellent communication   and teamwork skills
• Passion   for patient advocacy   and exceptional veterinary   medicine
• Strong attention to   detail and commitment   to patient safety

Why Join Our   Surgery Team?

• Work alongside experienced   board-certified surgeons
• Exposure to advanced   orthopedic, neurologic,   soft tissue, and   minimally invasive procedures
• Utilize   advanced anesthesia equipment   and monitoring techniques
• Collaborative, supportive   specialty hospital environment
• Opportunities for continuing   education and career   advancement
• Competitive compensation   and comprehensive benefits
• A culture that   values teamwork, learning, and work-life balance

Grow Your Career

As part of   Thrive Pet Healthcare, you'll have access   to extensive professional   development opportunities, including:

• ThriveU continuing education   library
• Leadership development programs
• Live virtual workshops
• Tuition assistance and   credentialing support
• Career growth opportunities   across a nationwide   network of specialty   and general practice   hospitals

Benefits

We   offer a comprehensive   benefits package designed   to support your   overall well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and   vision insurance
• Health Savings   Account (HSA) and   Flexible Spending Account  (FSA)
• 401(k) with   employer contributions   and immediate eligibility
• Generous paid time   off
• Paid parental leave
• Bereavement leave for   both family members   and pets
• Pet care   discounts and free   exams at Thrive   hospitals
• Continuing education allowance   and paid CE   time
• Mental health resources,   coaching, and therapy   support
• Backup care support   for children, adults, and pets

At Tampa Bay   Veterinary Specialists,   we're passionate   about advancing veterinary   medicine while supporting   the people who   make it possible. If you're looking   to grow your   surgical skills, work   alongside an exceptional   team, and make   a meaningful difference   every day, we'd   love to hear   from you.