Anesthesiology, Animal Care, Best Practices, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Sterilization, Surgical Nursing, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Ventilator, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
Description
If you’re a top-tier Surgical Veterinary Technician who is already operating at—or pushing toward—VTS-level proficiency, this is the environment you’ve been looking for.
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is building a surgery-focused technician team capable of supporting complex, referral-level procedures with precision, confidence, and clinical autonomy.
This is not a generalist role.
This is for technicians who want to master anesthesia, own their cases, and operate alongside advanced surgical teams.
You are a technician who:
- Is already functioning at a high level in anesthesia and surgical nursing
- Has experience with ventilators, advanced monitoring, and high-risk cases
- Wants to move beyond routine procedures into complex, referral-level surgery
- Is actively pursuing—or seriously considering—a VTS in Surgery or Anesthesia
- Takes pride in technical precision, clinical decision-making, and patient advocacy
If you’re looking for a role where you’re simply “helping”—this isn’t it.
If you’re looking for a role where you’re trusted, challenged, and continuously improving—keep reading.
Your Role: Advanced Surgery Support
Advanced Surgical & Anesthesia Management
- Lead anesthesia induction, intubation, and advanced monitoring (ECG, IBP/NIBP, capnography, pulse ox, temperature)
- Independently manage ventilated patients and complex anesthetic protocols
- Make real-time adjustments based on patient response and surgical demands
- Provide high-level intraoperative support across soft tissue and advanced procedures
- Drive safe, efficient surgical flow with a strong focus on patient outcomes
Clinical Judgment & Case Ownership
- Anticipate complications before they happen—and respond decisively
- Oversee post-operative recovery and pain management with attention to detail
- Maintain gold-standard anesthesia records and surgical documentation
- Partner closely with surgeons to ensure seamless case execution
Technical Excellence
- Mastery of anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitoring equipment
- Surgical suite setup, instrumentation flow, and sterile technique at a high level
- Consistent execution of best practices in surgical nursing and patient safety
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
- 2+ years of experience in a surgical, specialty, or high-volume veterinary setting
- Strong background in anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
- Experience with advanced monitoring equipment and ventilators
- High level of confidence working in a fast-paced surgical environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials
- Experience in orthopedic or specialty surgery
- Advanced training in anesthesia or surgical nursing
- RECOVER CPR certification
- Advanced proficiency in anesthesia and surgical support
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient during complex procedures
- Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
- Passion for continuous learning and clinical excellence
What You Gain Here
This isn’t just a job—it’s a career accelerator.
- $3,000 CE allowance annually
- 2 paid CE days per year
- Direct exposure to complex surgical cases and advanced anesthesia
- Support for VTS-track development and specialization
- A team that respects technician skill and clinical contribution
- Competitive compensation aligned with advanced skillset and experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off + holiday pay
- Employee pet care discounts
- Growth opportunities within a specialty-focused network
If you’re a technician who wants to:
Work at a higher clinical level
Be surrounded by skilled professionals who push you to improve
Build toward VTS-level expertise
Have your technical ability fully utilized and respected
Then Dogwood is where you should be.
We’re not looking for average—we’re building a team of high-performing surgical technicians.
If that sounds like you, apply today.
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Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency