Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician - Surgery is an onsite role based in Old Saybrook, CT, with compensation ranging from $22.50 to $28.00 per hour. This position supports the General Practice team at Pieper Veterinary, contributing to their mission of providing compassionate care to pets and their families. This role exists to provide expert surgical nursing support, including anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and patient recovery. The technician works collaboratively with the surgical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and efficient department operations.

What you'll do

• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• perform drug calculations and protocols
• manage IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• maintain sterile technique in the OR
• provide post-operative care and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

old saybrook ct

pieper veterinary

veterinary technician

surgery

anesthesia

medical math

rotating saturdays

no on-call

$22.50-$28.00/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, pet care discount, uniform allowance, PTO.

Why this role

In-house CE opportunities, VTS mentoring support, and promotion from within.

About the employer

Pieper Veterinary is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.