Veterinary Sterile Processing & Operating Room Technician

Eastern PA Veterinary Medical Center was founded on the belief that pets of the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a collaborative specialty hospital where doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care teams work together to support patients with complex medical needs. 

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Sterile Processing Technician who takes pride in organization, efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and patient safety. This role is essential to the success of our surgical and procedural teams and plays a direct role in supporting advanced veterinary medicine across the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, organization, and preparation of surgical instruments and packs, while also assisting with the setup, turnover, and cleaning of operating and procedure rooms throughout the day.

What Your Role Will Include

• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments and equipment
• Assemble and package surgical packs and procedure kits accurately
• Operate and monitor autoclaves and sterilization equipment
• Maintain sterilization logs and quality control documentation
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage
• Set up operating rooms for scheduled cases
• Turn over surgical suites efficiently between procedures
• Clean surgical tables, equipment, and surrounding areas according to hospital protocols
• Stock surgical and procedural areas with necessary supplies
• Communicate with leadership regarding instrument and equipment needs and repairs

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing workflows
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to follow infection control and sterilization protocols carefully
• Comfort working around surgical procedures and medical equipment
• Positive attitude and willingness to support hospital operations wherever needed
• Previous experience in sterile processing, veterinary medicine, surgical support, or healthcare is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Pay Rate: Starting at $18 - $20.00/hr  

Benefits   

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment 

• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling 

• Continuing education allowance and professional development support 

• Mental Health Resources 

• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave 

Perks for Your Pets Too! 
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: 

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 

• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing 

• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods 
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner 

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.  

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.  

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.  

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

 Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/  

Where uncommon support partners with joy.