Veterinary Assistant, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health•Riverhead, NY
•$20 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
East End Veterinary Center (EEVC) is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Team! If you're looking for a hands-on Veterinary Assistant opportunity where you can build advanced surgical, anesthesia, imaging, and patient care skills while working alongside a collaborative specialty team, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Surgical, anesthesia, radiology, or specialty hospital experience is a plus
- Strong patient handling and restraint skills
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Friendly, compassionate, reliable, and professional demeanor
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
- Positive attitude and desire to contribute to a collaborative hospital culture
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Responsibilities
- Clean, prepare, and sterilize surgical equipment and instrument packs (gas sterilization certification provided)
- Run CT scans from start to finish following department protocols
- Obtain orthopedic and standard radiographs
- Safely restrain patients for examinations and anesthetic procedures
- Set up and break down the surgery department for daily procedures
- Assist with surgical case preparation and patient care
- Accurately obtain and record patient vital signs
- Assist with appointments and patient history collection
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service teams
- Maintain flexibility to support a rotating schedule and evolving patient needs
Benefits
- CE & Uniform Allowance
- Paid Time Off
- RECOVER Training
- Medical/Dental/Vision + Disability & Life Insurance Options
- 401k with employer match
- Employee Pet Discount
- Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training & access to VetGirl Subscription
- Veterinary Technology Education Sponsorships
- License application and renewal reimbursement for LVTs + VTS Support
- One-time VTNE Reimbursement
- Employee Pet Area – We have plenty of space for you to bring your own pets to work!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
