Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery Service
Summary
Assists veterinary surgery teams with patient care, surgical prep, and client communication in a fast-paced animal emergency and referral center.
Precision. Teamwork. Purpose.
Surgery is where details matter—and where great assistants make a real difference.
Our Surgery Technician Assistants are essential to keeping cases moving, patients safe, and clients supported during some of the most important (and emotional) moments of care.
If you’re organized, steady under pressure, and love being part of a highly skilled team, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Do
- Support surgical technicians and veterinarians throughout the day
- Assist with patient handling, restraint, and basic care
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and surgery-ready environment
- Field phone calls and assist with client communication and updates
- Document client interactions accurately in medical records
- Assist with prescriptions and coordination with pharmacies
- Provide compassionate support to clients, including during euthanasia cases
- Jump in wherever needed to keep the department running smoothly
Why Surgery at AERC?
- Be part of a highly skilled, team-driven specialty service
- Learn from experienced technicians, VTS, and specialists
- Gain exposure to advanced procedures and patient care
- Play a meaningful role in both patient outcomes and client experience
- Work in a department where organization and teamwork truly matter