Surgery Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is expanding its Surgery Service and is seeking a Veterinary Assistant! VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center Surgery Service: Our board-certified surgeon performs intricate surgeries in the chest or abdomen, complex fractures, repairs torn ligaments, removes cancerous growths, manages extensive non-healing wounds, and performs reconstructive and neurologic surgeries. Day To Day Of Our Surgery Assistants: The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Animal Restraint Laboratory duties Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostic testing Assist Veterinary Technicians with surgical preparation Maintain proper sterile conditions Preparing an operating room for surgery by making sure that the proper surgical equipment is in the room Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets. Gown and glove surgeons Assist surgeons in surgery, sterile scrub assist Restock all supplies once they are used on periodic basis Maintain patient records Assisting with postoperative care of the patient
Requirements
- 2+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
- Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
- Must be able to stand for a long of period of time
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions
- Must be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations (with training)
Responsibilities
- Animal Restraint
- Laboratory duties
- Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostic testing
- Assist Veterinary Technicians with surgical preparation
- Maintain proper sterile conditions
- Preparing an operating room for surgery by making sure that the proper surgical equipment is in the room
- Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.
- Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
- Gown and glove surgeons
- Assist surgeons in surgery, sterile scrub assist
- Restock all supplies once they are used on periodic basis
- Maintain patient records
- Assisting with postoperative care of the patient
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
- Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k) with corporate match
- Pet care discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
