What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tri-County Veterinary Clinic - Veterinary Technician - Surgery position at vetevolve?
Who is VetEvolve?
VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals. Hear why our veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page!
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?
- $15-22 per hour (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
Ready to Learn More?
We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.
Salary : $15 - $22
