Veterinary Operating Room Assistant

About the role

This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a career in veterinary medicine while supporting advanced surgical care in a specialty animal hospital.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure availability of sterilized surgical instruments and equipment
• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, wrap, and sterilize surgical supplies for hospital use
• Set up and disinfect surgical suites and operating room spaces
• Operate steam and ETO sterilizers following safety protocols
• Maintain, inspect, and organize surgical instruments and equipment
• Manage inventory and monitor expiration dates on sterile supplies
• Complete routine autoclave testing and report results
• Disinfect and prepare linens for operating rooms
• Perform scheduled cleaning tasks to maintain surgical cleanliness standards
• Support hospital teams by providing clean, sterile equipment as needed
• Collaborate with Surgery, Anesthesia, and specialty medicine teams to support exceptional patient care

Requirements

• Experience with surgical instrumentation or sterile processing preferred, but not required
• CRCS or CBSPD certification preferred, but not required
• Veterinary specialty surgery experience is a plus
• Motivated candidates interested in growing a career in veterinary medicine are encouraged to apply
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Dependable, flexible, and committed to supporting high-quality patient care
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional approach
• Commitment to maintaining a respectful, supportive, and team-focused hospital culture
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Qualifications

• Experience with surgical instrumentation or sterile processing preferred, but not required
• CRCS or CBSPD certification preferred, but not required
• Veterinary specialty surgery experience is a plus
• Motivated candidates interested in growing a career in veterinary medicine are encouraged to apply
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Dependable, flexible, and committed to supporting high-quality patient care
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional approach
• Commitment to maintaining a respectful, supportive, and team-focused hospital culture
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Time management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Positive attitude
• English language proficiency

Benefits

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance
• Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships
• VTNE reimbursement
• VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Starting 3 weeks vacation + Sick Time
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Pet Discount
• NVA Pet Resort Discount
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$22 - $24 based on skills assessment leveling

Schedule

Four 9-hour shifts, alternating every other week:

• Week One: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
• Week Two: Monday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday