Senior Surgical Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

A client of AlphaStaffHCM™ is looking for a Sr. Surgical Veterinary Technician in Palm City, Florida. The employer is a non-profit organization with the mission to provide compassionate care and to nurture the bond between people and pets. The Sr. Surgical Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in supporting surgical procedures and ensuring the highest standards of animal care. This position requires advanced technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Day to day: 

The Sr. Surgical Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in supporting surgical procedures and ensuring the highest standards of animal care. This position requires advanced technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, including intubation, extubating, and administering injections.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery post-surgery.
• Maintain surgical instruments and ensure proper sterilization.
• Provide compassionate care and handling of animals in accordance with Fear Free principles.
• Support emergency cases and critical care situations.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient clinic environment.

Must have's:

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or surgical veterinary technician.
• 2+ years of experience in an ER veterinary clinic.
• Proficiency in surgical support tasks (intubating, extubating, injections, etc.).

Plusses:

• Experience working in an animal shelter.
• Certifications:
• Fear Free Certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
• Euthanasia Certification.
• CPR Certification.
• CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician).

Compensation and Perks:

• Benefits
• PTO accrues from day one (usable after 90 days).
• Full health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match after one year.

Disclaimers : AlphaStaff, Inc. and the Client are equal employment opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.