Veterinary Assistant
Ethos Veterinary Health•Concord, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
SAGE Concord is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology team. This is a hands-on Specialty Veterinary Assistant position supporting advanced neurologic diagnostics and neurosurgery, including MRI and CT scans, fluoroscopy, and spinal and brain surgeries. You'll work alongside board-certified neurologists, RVTs, and an experienced Specialty team while continuing to develop your skills in Neurology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, and surgical patient care.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on Veterinary Assistant, Vet Tech, or veterinary clinical experience; 3+ years preferred.
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow clinical protocols.
- Ability to monitor patients closely and quickly communicate changes to the medical team.
- Strong organization and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Specialty hospital.
Nice To Haves
- Previous diagnostic imaging experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, Surgery, Anesthesia, Neurology, Emergency, ICU, or Specialty medicine is a plus.
- Experience assisting with surgical procedures and maintaining sterile technique preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support board-certified neurologists and RVTs with Neurology appointments, diagnostics, procedures, and patient care.
- Assist with MRI and CT scans, fluoroscopy, and other advanced diagnostic imaging.
- Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging and procedures.
- Assist with spinal and brain surgeries, including surgical preparation and scrub nurse responsibilities within your training and permitted scope.
- Prepare surgical suites, instruments, equipment, and patients for neurosurgical procedures.
- Support anesthesia preparation, patient monitoring, and recovery.
- Assist with neurologic examinations and diagnostic workups.
- Provide safe animal restraint and hands-on nursing care for neurologic patients.
- Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team.
- Support mobility, positioning, comfort, and recovery for neurologic and neurosurgical patients.
- Maintain accurate patient information and help ensure equipment, treatment areas, and supplies are organized and ready for use.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Continuing Education allowance and VetBloom access
- Professional development and specialty career pathways
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
- Access to an on-site Veterinary Social Worker
- Uniforms provided
- Career advancement opportunities within SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
