Surgical Pack Room Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Chico, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an entry level Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with an eye for detail and determination. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician teams by helping to prep for surgical procedures.
Requirements
- Dependable attendance is required.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a 10-hour day.
- This position requires attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Setting up and cleaning the surgery suites
- Properly cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing the instruments
- Maintenance on instruments such as lubrication, lens cleaning etc.
- Proper cleaning, folding and storage of surgical linens
- Restocking of the surgical supplies including prepared packs, wound dressings, bandage and casting material, surgical suites, surgical storage cabinets, etc.
- Assisting the surgery teams on the floor when needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Benefits for eligible associates
- Opportunities to learn and advance within veterinary medicine
- Advancement and leadership 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
- Paid vacation/sick days
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
