Veterinary Surgery Technician

Alliance Animal Health

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  • Full-time
  • Indian Land, SC
  • Lisa Larsen
  • 19d ago

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As a Surgery Technician, you’ll play a key role in preparing, monitoring, and caring for patients throughout the surgical process. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing patients for surgery and providing post-operative care
  • Assisting veterinarians with surgical procedures
  • Monitoring anesthesia and patient vital signs throughout procedures
  • Safely handling and restraining patients using low-stress techniques
  • Collecting and processing laboratory samples
  • Positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic radiographs
  • Administering medications and treatments
  • Providing nursing care to hospitalized patients
  • Completing accurate surgical notes and medical records
  • Reviewing patient histories and communicating important information to the veterinary team
  • Communicating treatment plans and continued-care instructions with clients
  • Working collaboratively with veterinarians and the hospital team to provide exceptional patient care


What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is experienced, dependable, confident, and team-oriented.

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Surgery Technician
  • Strong hands-on experience with anesthesia monitoring
  • Proficiency assisting with surgical procedures
  • Knowledge of pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative patient care
  • Experience collecting and processing laboratory samples
  • Experience positioning patients and obtaining radiographs
  • Strong patient-handling and low-stress restraint skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping
  • Exceptional communication and client-service skills
  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
  • A desire to continue learning and developing your technical skills
  • The ability to receive and apply constructive feedback


We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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