Surgery Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Madison, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Service! About Us: At VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center we provide top-tier specialty and emergency/critical care services for pets in need. Our facility is equipped with the latest technology, and our team is comprised of compassionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of car Our board-certified surgeon performs intricate surgeries in the chest or abdomen, complex fractures, repair torn ligaments, remove cancerous growths, manage extensive non-healing wounds, reconstructive and neurologic surgeries.

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

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

• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits package
• paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed