Veterinary Surgery Technician

Ready to join a practice where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported? Come thrive with us at Sun City Animal Hospital, a vibrant 2-doctor small animal practice in beautiful Indian Land, South Carolina!

We're a busy, upbeat veterinary hospital that is open 7 days a week, offering a mix of general practice appointments and urgent care hours on nights and weekends. Our team offers comprehensive, compassionate care for cats and dogs- from routine wellness exams, dental care, and basic surgeries as well as offering access to advanced surgical options through mobile specialists and consulting services. We're all about staying on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine, and we love learning and growing together!

What makes us special?

A close-knit, positive team

An environment where your ideas matter and your skills grow

Supportive leadership that encourages collaboration and mentorship

A place where learning never stops; we're constantly evolving and embracing new techniques

Whether you''re a seasoned vet med veteran or looking for a great place to help launch your career, you'll feel right at home here. If you're passionate about patient care, eager to keep learning, and ready to join a hospital that values both innovation and heart then we'd love to meet you!

Get to know more about us by clicking here!

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Competitive salary based on experience and skill level

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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