Veterinary Care Assistant Surgical Technician

Fitzpatrick Referrals; Godalming; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary referral center is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant – Surgical Technician to join their surgical team in Godalming, UK. The role involves preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, collaborating with the clinical team, and ensuring surgical kits are efficiently managed. The candidate should be detail-oriented, communicative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position includes various benefits like workplace pension and life assurance, with a structured training program.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Access to employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Dynamic individual with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner with exemplary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and kits.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to assemble surgical kits.
• Ensure instruments are sterilised and ready for use.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-organisation

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant (Surgical Technician)

Location: Fitzpatrick Referrals, Halfway Lane, Eashing Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2QQ, GB

Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant – Surgical Technician to join our surgical technician team. The role involves preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, and working closely with the clinical team unlawful to ensure the provision of surgical kits is efficient and accurate for the smooth running of the surgical caseload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and kit.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to assemble and provide surgical kits.
• Ensure instruments are sterilised and ready for use prior to procedures.
• Support the surgical team during caseloads.

Requirements

• Dynamic individual with POINTER attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Quick learner with exemplary communication skills.
• Independent initiative and self‑organisation.
• Experience with animals and/or in a theatre environment is desirable but not essential.

Working Hours

This is a full‑time role, 40‑hour week, with a range of shift patterns between 6am and 9pm. The role includes bank holiday rota, a 1:8 weekend rota with days off in lieu, and a 6‑month training programme.

Benefits

• Workplace pension
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay
• Access to employee assistance programme

Applications are accepted until 27 January 2026. Early applications are welcome. This position may close before the posted date at the discretion of the employer.