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Surgery Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Charlotte is currently seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join their team!

Summary of Position

Responsible for all aspects of surgical flow, including seeing surgical appointments, performing diagnostics prior to surgery, administering and monitoring anesthesia in the pre-, peri-, and post-operative periods, maintaining treatment while in hospital post-operatively, discharging, and client communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain sterile environment in surgical suites, including bleaching, mopping, and cleaning of surgical tables and equipment
  • Properly maintain and use ventilator for patients
  • Properly prep and scrub patients for sterile surgical procedures
  • Monitor blood loss
  • Monitor patient parameters and notify doctor of potential concerns
  • Monitor sponge count in the interest of patient safety, ensuring that all sponges and instruments are accounted for properly
  • Scrub in, as necessary, with surgeons
  • Administer blood transfusions, as necessary, during surgery
  • Take proactive role in life-saving techniques during surgery, as necessary
  • Properly record patient vitals and trends on anesthesia flow sheet
  • Proper bandage and wound care for patients
  • Proper handling of diagnostic specimens during procedure and facilitating the proper care and transfer to laboratory including accurate request forms
  • Maintain the efficiency of the service by utilizing time management skills to recognize and complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Assist in anesthesia machine maintenance
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies & Requirements

  • Must have at least one year of relevant experience in a veterinary setting

Proficient in:

  • Working knowledge of ventilator
  • Working knowledge of surgical medications and drugs
  • Awareness of safety concerns for patients under anesthesia for lengthy procedures
  • Knowledge of normal patient parameters for all advanced anesthetic patients
  • Knowledge of all surgical instruments
  • Knowledge medical/surgical terminology
  • Ability to administer fluid therapy, CRI’s, blood products, and emergency drugs

Schedule:

  • Rotating 10-hour shifts
  • Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday
Pay Range
$18$32 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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Why Consider Our Charlotte Hospital?

At Carolina Veterinary Specialists, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

  • We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Carolina Veterinary Specialists, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
    - Carolina Veterinary Specialists Team
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Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte accepts all clients for our 24/7 emergency service. Our specialty services accepts new clients by referral only.

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