Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Join Our Team at Coral Springs Animal Hospital!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate professional who thrives in a surgical environment and takes pride in gold-standard patient care? We are seeking a dedicated Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our growing specialty surgery team!

Coral Springs Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art, AAHA-certified facility in South Florida offering primary care, specialty services, and 24/7 emergency care. Our compassionate team collaborates across multiple disciplinesfrom oncology and surgery to radiology, ultrasound, and rehabilitationdelivering advanced diagnostics and treatments using cutting-edge equipment. We're dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where veterinary professionals can grow, feel empowered, and make a meaningful difference in pet lives daily.

We're looking for someone who loves educating clients and providing compassionate care as much as they love the operating room. Our ideal candidate is knowledgeable about veterinary surgical procedures, organized, attentive to detail and is enthusiastic to be a team player not only with within the surgery department, but with other specialties across the hospital.

As we grow, we're seeking top-tier technicians who want to make a real impact.

As a technician on the Surgery team, you'll be supporting our surgeons, other boarded specialists, and technicians to provide the highest standard of care to our patients while educating and assisting the families who love them. This is a hands-on position where you'll be responsible for safe patient handling, patient monitoring while in hospital and during sedated and anesthetic procedures, obtaining and handling samples for advanced diagnostics, and maintaining specialized equipment.

Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery specific knowledge

• Proficiency in anesthesia and aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with setting up operating rooms and procedure specific equipment
• Skilled in identifying, cleaning, sterilization, and organization of surgical instruments
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and sample handling for cultures, biopsy's, cytology's, etc
• Proficient in identifying anesthetic problems before they become critical/emergent

Core abilities:

• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
• Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
• Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
• Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
• Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Dependable with excellent-follow through on cases, attention to detail
• Team oriented - willing to help across other departments

Position Requirements:

• Documented veterinary surgical nursing experience
• Some holidays and weekends are required for this position.
• Available for scheduled on-call shifts
• Credentialed veterinary technicians preferred

Remarkable Culture We value teamwork, mutual respect, and professional growth. Our hospital fosters a learning-focused environment where team members are supported, encouraged, and given opportunities to expand their skills within specialty medicine.

Work-life Rewards We offer competitive compensation based on experience, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, employee pet care discounts, continuing education opportunities, and more.

Work-Life Balance We are committed to supporting the well-being of our team members with structured schedules and a positive work environment that values balance and sustainability.

Career Advancement Opportunities We believe in growing from within and supporting long-term career development in specialty veterinary medicine.

Ready To Apply?

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional surgical care for our patients. If you are passionate about supporting high-quality veterinary medicine and enjoy working behind the scenes to make a critical impact, we would love to hear from you!

Submit your application and cover letter today to join our mission of delivering compassionate, cutting-edge veterinary care.