Description
The best surgery technicians eventually face a choice:
Stay the person who runs anesthesia beautifully…
Or step up and build the team that does it.
If you're ready for the second path, keep reading.
Apex Vets is an independently owned specialty hospital built by people who believed veterinary medicine could feel different: less corporate burnout, more ownership; less hierarchy, more teamwork.
We think of our hospital like a rope team on a climb. Everyone tied to the rope is responsible for helping the team move upward safely and successfully. That philosophy shapes how we hire, lead, and support our people.
We’re looking for a Lead Surgical Anesthesia Technician / Surgery Department Supervisor who wants to lead from the floor, mentor great technicians, and help build a surgical service that runs with precision, safety, and pride.
This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys both excellent anesthesia and helping other technicians become excellent.
Requirements
What You’ll Do
This is a working leadership role, not an office job.
You will:
- Lead and mentor the surgical nursing team
- Manage surgical workflow and case coordination
- Serve as the department’s anesthesia expert for complex surgical cases
- Assist surgeons during procedures and recovery
- Train technicians in anesthesia monitoring, sterile technique, and surgical nursing
- Maintain high standards for patient safety, anesthesia documentation, and surgical asepsis
- Help improve surgical systems, protocols, and technician training as the department grows
Qualifications
Required
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT / RVT / CVT)
3–5+ years experience in:
- Aeterinary surgery
- Anesthesia
- Specialty practice
Demonstrated strength in:
- Anesthesia monitoring and anesthetic planning
- Mentoring or training technicians
- Clinical decision-making during complex cases
- Clear and professional communication
Preferred
- VTS (Anesthesia, Surgery, or ECC) or pursuing
- Experience with advanced imaging (CT / MRI / fluoroscopy)
- Interest in teaching and building department systems
Why Apex Is Different
We intentionally built our culture around strong teams and growth.
Our leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that great teams don’t happen by accident. We intentionally build an environment where people feel supported, valued, and connected — because that’s when they perform their best.
That means:
- Leaders who work on the floor
- Technicians treated like medical professionals
- A culture that prioritizes growth and teamwork
- A hospital where people actually enjoy coming to work
Benefits
- Competitive leadership stipend
- CE allowance and paid CE time
- Support pursuing VTS pathways
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Staff pet discounts
How to Apply
As part of your application, please include short responses to the following questions in your cover letter or supporting document:
- Describe the most complex anesthesia case you’ve managed.
- Tell us about a time you helped another technician improve a clinical skill.
- Apex works like a rope team on a climb — when one person struggles, the team supports them. Tell us about a time you helped a teammate succeed.
One Final Note
The technicians who thrive at Apex tend to share two traits:
They take pride in excellent medicine, and they believe great teams make that possible.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
