Veterinary Technician

Surgical Veterinary Technician

Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-time (with occasional weekends/on-call shifts)

 About Us
At Tri County Veterinary Clinic, we are a dedicated small animal practice focused on delivering excellent surgical care. Our experienced and compassionate team offers a wide range of surgical procedures for a variety of species. United by a shared commitment to excellence, we work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient and client we serve. 

Position Summary

The Surgical Veterinary Technician works closely with veterinarians and surgical teams to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care. Key responsibilities include patient prep, anesthetic monitoring, surgical assistance, client communications, and post-op recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Surgical Prep & Anesthesia Monitoring

• Perform patient assessment: TPR, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, pre-anesthetic testing, and induction
• Prepare surgical field: clipping, scrubbing, positioning, warming devices, equipment setup; Administer and monitor anesthesia, vitals, SP02, TPR, ECG, blood pressure—adjust as needed with patient conditions.  

Post-Op Recovery & Patient Care

• Monitor recovery: pain management, fluid support, warming, temp/vitals check
• Educate pet owners on home care: medications, feeding, activity restrictions 

Instrument & Area Sterilization

• Clean, sterilize, wrap, pack instruments; maintain autoclave operation 
• Disinfect surgery suite, prep/recovery areas, and manage biohazard disposal 

Records, Controlled Substances & Client Interaction

• Maintain accurate surgical logs, medical records, drug logs per DEA/state regulations 
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, staff, and clients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program; Associate’s (preferred) 
• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Tennessee LVMT (preferred)
• Preferred 1–3 years of surgical/anesthesia experience; spay/neuter or specialty surgery background a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia, monitoring, aseptic technique, instrumentation
• Physical ability to lift ~40–50 lbs, stand for long periods, work weekends/on-call
• CPR/basic life-support; dedicated to continuing education

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay (commensurate with experience) 
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401K, CE support, PTO
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and specialization
• Access to modern equipment and training