Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Las Vegas, NV

18h•$19 - $22

About The Position

The surgery veterinary assistant is responsible for the general nursing care and treatment of animal patients. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the surgery technicians and doctors in duties to provide support, and facilitate patient care effectiveness. The surgery assistant will perform duties and take direction from the surgery technicians and doctors.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment and build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
Reliability, organization, and a commitment to delivering high-level patient care
A passion for lifelong learning and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on client service
Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun while doing meaningful work

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with experience in a veterinary specialty hospital setting

Responsibilities

Preparation and set up for various surgical procedures
Circulating and assisting in the OR
Cleaning and disinfecting of surgical suites and the pre-op area
Assisting with radiographs, blood draws, catheter placement, induction of anesthesia, and patient positioning in the OR
Setting up anesthesia machines for patients, filling isoflurane, and changing soda lime granules as needed
Assisting with recovery of anesthetized patients
Cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and organization of surgery packs
Use of the vacuum steam sterilizer and ethylene oxide sterilizer
Taking inventory, placing inventory orders, stocking the surgery department and bandage change area
Assisting with bandage changes and appointment needs
Assisting with admitting and discharging patients
Client communication, such as scheduling appointments and patient check ins

Benefits

Highly competitive salary based on experience
Mental health support with Talkspace
Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
401k retirement plan options with company match
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
Hospital discounts as well as Pet Insurance
Paid time off and time to enjoy it!