Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Position Details

• Full-time schedule: four, 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with occasional rotating Saturdays.
• Dedicated to our surgery department.
• Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with surgical consultations, procedures, and patient care
• Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, scrubbing, and surgical site preparation
• Set up and maintain sterile surgical suites and equipment
• Assist with patient induction, recovery, and monitoring under veterinary supervision
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, packs, and supplies
• Support diagnostic procedures including radiographs, CT preparation, sample collection, and laboratory submissions
• Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and report changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions
• Ensure treatment and surgical areas remain clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Collaborate with surgeons, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred
• Surgery, specialty, emergency, or anesthesia experience is highly desirable
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills
• Understanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Willingness to learn advanced surgical procedures and specialty medicine

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Continued education and training opportunities