Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery Service

Description

Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC)

Oakdale, MN

At AERC, our Surgery team is focused on supporting high-quality surgical care, serving the community, and having fun! If you enjoy procedures, patient care, and being part of a collaborative, fast-moving team, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with surgical procedures and patient preparation
• Support surgeons and the surgical team during procedures
• Assist the Anesthesia team with cases
• Provide attentive pre- and post-operative patient care
• Maintain sterile technique and surgical suite readiness
• Communicate clearly with team members to ensure smooth, safe workflows

Essential Physical Functions

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs independently; assist with larger patients
• Safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments
• Bend, kneel, and reach throughout the shift
• Use fine motor skills for technical tasks and instrument handling
• Work in a fast-paced environment with noise, odors, and PPE

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred, or equivalent experience
• Comfort with patient handling, basic anesthesia, and monitoring
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• Interest in surgery and procedural workflows

Why AERC?

• Locally owned, team-focused hospital
• Strong, standards-based medicine
• Supportive environment with experienced technicians and specialists
• Opportunities to learn and grow at your own pace
• A team that genuinely enjoys working together (yes, really)

Schedule & Pay

• Full-time available
• Daytime-focused schedule (varies by service needs)
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Mandatory on-call shifts

• Not sure if you’re the perfect fit?
• That’s okay—reach out anyway. We’re happy to talk through the role and see if it aligns with your goals.