Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

About the role

A Surgical Veterinary Assistant will assist in providing exceptional care for our surgical patients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and possess strong multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient restraint during surgical procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in surgery suites, kennels, floors, and treatment areas.
• Stock and restock surgery suites and treatment areas with necessary supplies.
• Handle laundry duties, ensuring all linens and surgical materials are clean and ready for use.
• Take patients outside for walks and assist with feeding as needed.
• Maintain and clean anesthesia and surgical equipment, ensuring they are in optimal condition.
• Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments for use.
• Communicate with clients to provide financial estimates, update on surgical progress, share take-home instructions including medications, and address follow-up care.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, maintaining patient records, and managing schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in the veterinary field, with a strong background in veterinary customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of patient care, surgery preparation, and equipment maintenance meet the highest standards.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, collaborative team environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and client service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and veterinarians.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must have the stamina to work past regularly scheduled shifts as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient movement.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms.
• Monthly in-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities.
• Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to continuing education and coursework.
• Bonuses for achieving major career milestones, such as obtaining RVT or VTS certification.