Veterinary Assistant Surgical Pack and Prep

VCA Animal Hospitals•Shelton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is seeking a full-time veterinary assistant to join their surgery team as a pack prep assistant. The ideal candidate is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well in a team. VCA Shoreline is a state-of-the-art medical facility in Shelton, providing specialty, critical care, and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. They are committed to delivering high-standard medical care and a positive experience for pet owners, utilizing the latest procedures and medicines. VCA Animal Hospitals is a leader in veterinary care, impacting pets, people, and communities through primary, emergency, urgent, and specialty care for over four million pets annually. They invest in cutting-edge tools, training, and technology, supported by a team of 35,000 Associates, including veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and veterinary assistants.

Requirements

Professional behavior & appearance
Excellent interpersonal skills
A positive, friendly attitude
Able to handle multiple tasks at once
Deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of surgical sterilization techniques

Responsibilities

Clean surgical instruments using surgical sterilization techniques
Prepare surgical packs and PPE (gloves, gowns, drapes and masks) for sterilization
Properly set up and run sterilization equipment - gas sterilizer and autoclave
Decontaminating and cleaning operating rooms, sterile supply room and equipment daily and after surgical procedures
Maintain proper stock of surgical supplies in pack area and surgical suites
Prepare instruments and operating room for surgery
Manage inventory and equipment ordering
Troubleshooting and removing faulty equipment from service to submit for repair or replacement
Maintaining appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment
Decontaminating and cleaning operating rooms, sterile supply room, and equipment according to established procedures
Serving as a resource/reference to surgical team with regards to surgical equipment