The Veterinary Surgery Nurse plays a critical role in supporting the Veterinary Surgeon in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment. This position is responsible for preparing surgical patients, monitoring anesthesia, assisting during procedures, providing post-operative care, and ensuring efficient workflow throughout the surgical service. The Surgery Nurse will support a surgeon performing approximately 5–6 scheduled surgeries per day while also assisting with emergency surgical cases that arise between scheduled procedures.This position requires strong technical skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs.Schedule for this positionMonday through Thursday from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PMParticipation in an on-call rotation for emergency surgical cases requiring the surgeon to return to the hospital outside of normal business hours.Must be willing and able to respond to emergency surgery cases as needed.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSurgical SupportPrepare patients for surgery, including patient intake, pre-operative diagnostics, IV catheter placement, and surgical site preparation.Assist the surgeon during soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and emergency surgical procedures.Maintain sterile technique and ensure surgical packs, instruments, and equipment are properly prepared and available.Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures to promote efficiency and patient safety.Anesthesia and Patient MonitoringDevelop and implement anesthesia plans under veterinarian supervision.Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.Monitor vital parameters including ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, temperature, and respiratory status.Recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic complications and emergencies.Post-Operative CareProvide intensive nursing care to surgical and hospitalized patients.Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed.Monitor patient recovery and communicate changes in patient status to the veterinarian.Educate clients regarding post-operative care instructions when appropriate.Emergency Surgery SupportAssist with emergency surgical procedures that arise during scheduled surgery days.Maintain readiness to support urgent and emergent cases requiring immediate intervention.Participate in after-hours on-call surgical support when emergency surgeries are performed.Inventory and Equipment ManagementMaintain surgical instruments and equipment.Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and storage of surgical supplies.Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs.Assist in maintaining compliance with hospital safety and infection control standards.Team CollaborationWork closely with surgeons, emergency clinicians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives.Promote a positive, collaborative work environment.Assist in training and mentoring veterinary assistants and technicians when needed.