Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Description

Thrive - The Heights are hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our INCREDIBLE Surgery team!

Position Overview

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our growing specialty and emergency hospital. This role is essential in supporting advanced surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety under anesthesia, and delivering exceptional perioperative nursing care.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment while maintaining a high standard of patient care and professionalism.

About You

As a Veterinary Surgical Technician, you play a critical role in patient outcomes by supporting the surgical team through all phases of care—from surgical preparation and anesthesia induction to recovery and post-operative monitoring. You are proactive, organized, and confident in your technical skills while remaining calm under pressure.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of veterinary technician experience (ER, ICU, or surgery preferred)
• LVT/CVT/RVT preferred
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
• Strong understanding of critical care and emergency medicine
• Comfortable monitoring anesthesia for ASA I–III patients (ASA IV–V preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously in a high-volume environment
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, sample collection, and medication administration
• Ability to calculate drug dosages and CRIs accurately
• Experience with advanced monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, BP)
• Familiarity with oxygen therapy, transfusions, and ventilators (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize subtle changes in patient status
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm, efficient, and organized under pressure
• Has experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Ethical (diplomatic, courteous, professional)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile technique
• Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)
• Familiar with common surgical procedures, orthopedic surgery and post operative care
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures in accordance with state practice acts
• Prepare patients for surgery, including pre-anesthetic evaluation and induction
• Maintain and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures
• Ensure proper aseptic technique and surgical suite preparation
• Anticipate surgeon needs and assist with instrumentation and workflow
• Provide post-operative monitoring and recovery care
• On-call availability may be required for off days and weekends.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
• Provide continuous monitoring and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
• Accurately assess and document TPRs, pain scores, and patient status changes
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the veterinarian
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Ensure complete and accurate charge capture for all treatments, procedures, and supplies
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care and updates when needed
• Follow all hospital protocols, including safety, controlled substance handling, and documentation standards
• Mentor and support fellow team members
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture

Schedule

• Full-time opportunities available
• Flexibility required based on surgical caseload
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required depending on hospital needs

About Thrive – The Heights

At Thrive Pet Healthcare - The Heights, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs in the Houston Heights area. We provide wellness exams, vaccines, spay & neuter, and end-of-life services. We are proud to be your family vet.

We understand how stressful it can be when your pet needs surgery. That’s why we are proud to offer expert care at a more accessible cost. Dr. Omarbek has 30 years of experience as a veterinarian and has been performing orthopedic surgery and complex surgical intervention for over 10 Years. Our goal is to make outpatient surgery accessible to more pets, while prioritizing your pet’s safety and well-being.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Omarbek serve our mission of providing exceptional veterinary care. Current surgeries he offers includes soft tissue, orthopedic, and urgent and complex surgical interventions. Schedule a consultation today to learn of how our surgery services can support your pet’s health and happiness!

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive with Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.