Neurology Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary AssistantsLocation: Charlottesville, VirginiaCompensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour Description Veterinary Assistant – Neurology Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in advancing your skills in a surgical specialty environment? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our growing surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists, credentialed technicians, and veterinary professionals providing advanced surgical care to pets and their families. Position Details:Full-time schedule: four, 10-hour shifts,Monday through Thursday with occasional rotating SaturdaysDedicated to our neurology department.Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments.As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care throughout the surgical process, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with consultations, procedures, and patient carePrepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, scrubbing, and surgical site preparationSet up and maintain sterile surgical suites and equipment Assist with patient induction, recovery, and monitoring under veterinary supervisionPrepare and maintain surgical instruments, packs, and suppliesSupport diagnostic procedures including radiographs, MRIs, CT preparation, sample collection, and laboratory submissionsMonitor hospitalized patients and report changes in conditionAdminister medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulationsMaintain accurate medical records and treatment logsCommunicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructionsEnsure treatment and surgical areas remain clean, organized, and properly stockedCollaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes Skills Knowledge and Expertise Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience Surgery, specialty, emergency, or anesthesia experience is highly desirableStrong patient handling and restraint skillsUnderstanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation preferredAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentExcellent communication and organizational skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to patient safetyWillingness to learn advanced neurological and surgical procedures and specialty medicine Benefits Competitive compensation ($18-20/h)Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid parental leaveHealth, dental, vision, and life insuranceEmployee discountsFlexible schedules401K with company matchContinued education and training opportunitiesEvery day presents new opportunities to assist with complex and rewarding cases, support patients through life-changing procedures, and work with cutting-edge surgical equipment and techniques. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who enjoy hands-on patient care, precision, and being part of a highly collaborative medical team dedicated to exceptional outcomes.