Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Technician, Surgery Scrub
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Must have
- Previous veterinary or surgical experience preferred
- Strong understanding of veterinary medical terminology
- Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and OR procedures preferred
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Able to maintain focus and sterile technique throughout procedures
- Dependable, accountable, and proactive
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team
- Strong interest in developing advanced surgical assisting and instrumentation skills
- Commitment to excellent patient care
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
Full description
Veterinary Surgical Scrub Technician | $19–$23/hr based on experienceEastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center | Wilmington, NCFull-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00am–5:30pm
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is hiring a Veterinary Surgical Scrub Technician to join our specialty Surgery team in Wilmington, NC. This is a hands-on operating room role for someone who enjoys veterinary surgery, takes pride in organization and efficiency, and wants to develop specialized skills while working alongside experienced surgeons and anesthesia professionals.
Compensation
- $19–$23/hour based on experience
Benefits
- Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Discounted employee pet insurance, pet services, and supplies
- 401(k) with employer matching
- VetBloom learning and development platform with RACE-approved CE
- Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
- RECOVER CPR and Fear Free certification initiatives
- Ethos peer-to-peer mentorship networks
- Veterinary Social Worker on staff
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Additional benefits available through Ethos Veterinary Health
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- 9:00am–5:30pm
Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Surgical Scrub Technician, you will help keep the operating room safe, organized, and efficient while supporting surgeons throughout specialty procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Scrub in and directly assist surgeons during surgical procedures
- Maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures
- Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments, implants, and supplies
- Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, and draping
- Prepare operating rooms for scheduled procedures
- Pull and organize surgical packs, instruments, implants, and specialty equipment
- Assist with efficient operating room turnover between cases
- Clean, inspect, package, and sterilize surgical instrumentation
- Monitor sterilization processes and maintain required documentation
- Maintain surgical supply and implant inventory
- Identify damaged or malfunctioning instruments and equipment
- Communicate equipment, inventory, and supply needs to leadership
- Work closely with surgeons, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, anesthesia staff, and other specialty departments
- Support training and development of new team members as you grow in the role