Veterinary Assistant Surgical Pack and Prep
About The Position
VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is hiring a full-time veterinary assistant to join their surgery team as a pack prep assistant. They are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team. VCA Shoreline is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. They deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Located in Shelton, their veterinary specialists, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. VCA Animal Hospitals is passionate about supporting its technicians and assistants and is committed to their personal career development, creating and supporting an inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- Positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team
- Professional behavior & appearance
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Positive, friendly attitude
- Able to handle multiple tasks at once
- Able to 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
- Serving as a resource/reference to surgical team with regards to surgical equipment
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Infertility benefits
- Competitive wage
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
