Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Pay

Pay: $18.45 - $25.50 / hour
Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Shift differentials are offered for nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values
• Absorb and prepare patients for anesthesia and surgery
• Support patient monitoring, nursing care, and treatment administration
• Perform laboratory and imaging related duties
• Maintain surgical equipment, instruments, and sterile environments
• Document patient care and communicate with clients and team members
• Support hospital operations and collaborate across services as needed
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration
• Perform physical exams; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary experience and is compassionate, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Strong patient handling skills, a commitment to safety and sterile technique, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues while delivering outstanding care to patients and clients are required.