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Veterinary Surgical Technician
Neighborhood Veterinary Centers – Nederland
Location: Nederland, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays
Neighborhood Veterinary Centers – Nederland is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on role for a confident veterinary technician who understands surgical flow, stays ahead of the doctor, and takes pride in providing excellent patient care.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, dependable, team-oriented, and able to remain calm and focused in a busy surgical environment. You should be comfortable anticipating what the doctor will need, communicating clearly with your teammates, and stepping in wherever you're needed to keep the day moving.
What You’ll Do
- Support veterinarians throughout surgical and procedural cases
- Provide anesthetic monitoring and patient recovery
- Place IV catheters and perform venipunctures
- Prepare and administer commonly used medications as directed
- Monitor patients closely before, during, and after procedures
- Assist with surgical preparation, positioning, and patient care
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate important patient information
- Help ensure surgical areas, equipment, and supplies are clean, organized, and ready
- Anticipate the needs of the doctor and surgical team
- Work collaboratively to maintain efficient hospital flow
- Provide compassionate, professional care to patients and their families
What We’re Looking For
- Veterinary technician experience in a surgical or full-service small animal hospital
- Strong skills in anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Experience with IV catheter placement and venipuncture
- Working knowledge of commonly used veterinary medications
- Strong patient handling and monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Positive, professional attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
Preferred experience includes: CT, orthopedic surgery, neurology/neurosurgery, dentistry, or emergency medicine.
About Neighborhood Veterinary Centers
Neighborhood Veterinary Centers is a family-owned and operated veterinary group built around service, support, teamwork, and doing right by the people and pets in the communities we serve.
Our culture is grounded in six values: we are accessible, generous, dedicated, collaborative, spirited - and we lead with integrity. We believe strong medicine starts with strong teams, and we want our people to feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.
Our leaders are accessible, our hospitals are empowered, and our teams work collaboratively to provide excellent medicine while staying connected to their communities. We care about doing things the right way, supporting one another, and bringing a positive spirit to the work we do every day.
At NVC, you’ll be part of a team where your skills matter, your ideas are valued, and the work you do makes a difference for pets, their families, and your teammates.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off
- Employee pet care discount
- Professional development
- Growth opportunities
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 2 years (Required)
- Veterinary Emergency / Critical Care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,010 - $55,535