Veterinary Surgical Technician

Veterinary surgical technician

Location: Westfield, NJ

Pay

$22.00–$24.00 per hour (based on experience)

*$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available (conditions apply)*

Full-Time (36–40 hours/week) | Part-Time Opportunities Available

Advance your surgical skills with a team that invests in you

Westfield Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our growing team in Westfield, NJ. This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys the technical aspects of surgery, anesthesia, and patient care while working alongside a supportive group of veterinarians and technicians.

Our hospital is committed to providing high-quality medicine and exceptional patient care in an environment where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.

What you'll be doing

As a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient surgical procedures from admission through recovery.

• Surgical & patient care responsibilities
• Prepare patients for surgery and outpatient procedures
• Obtain patient histories and perform pre-operative assessments
• Calculate medication dosages and anesthesia protocols under veterinarian supervision
• Administer medications via SQ, IM, and IV routes
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Calculate and manage fluid therapy throughout procedures

• Anesthesia & monitoring
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia
• Perform intubation and extubation procedures
• Monitor ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and temperature
• Recognize changes in patient status and communicate findings promptly
• Maintain accurate anesthesia records throughout procedures

• Recovery & client communication
• Monitor post-operative patients and assess comfort levels
• Assist with pain management protocols