Veterinary Assistant, Spay & Neuter Training Program
About The Position
This position assists in the daily operation of Nutramax Laboratories’ Spay and Neuter Training Program, which provides national continuing education in high-quality surgical training for practicing veterinarians. The Veterinary Assistant works alongside veterinary professionals to support high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries and maintain patient care and clinic standards. Responsibilities include caring for surgical patients; assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians; preparing, handling, moving, and monitoring patients; supporting anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and clinic flow; maintaining sterile surgical techniques; cleaning and restocking; and training others to use patient care protocols. The role requires following written and verbal standard operating procedures, communicating progress and risks, seeking guidance when needed, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The position is 100% onsite at Nutramax’s Lancaster, South Carolina offices. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary with the clinic schedule, and overtime may be required. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable law. Nutramax maintains a zero-tolerance policy for drug use.
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually and willingness to help lift heavier animals with support staff.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week according to the program schedule, with flexibility to work outside those hours in certain circumstances.
- Ability to stand for long periods and endure repetitive movement during back-to-back surgeries throughout the day.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a team.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, highly visible environment.
- Adherence to Nutramax Laboratories’ mission and alignment with its core values and leadership model principles.
- Ability to identify animal behavior characteristics, including aggressive or fearful behavior.
- Ability to recognize personal limitations and willingness to ask for help.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under stressful conditions.
- Ability to cope with death due to surgical or anesthetic complications or euthanasia.
- Basic veterinary medical concepts.
- Successful completion of a preemployment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable law.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside veterinary professionals to provide quality spay and neuter instruction while maintaining patient care and clinic standards.
- Assist with daily, high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries.
- Assist with the daily care of surgical patients.
- Follow written and verbally communicated standard operating procedures.
- Prepare and handle patients for surgery, and observe clinic procedures to ensure sterility and patient safety.
- Assist with patient movement, recovery, and general clinic flow.
- Monitor anesthesia and recognize abnormalities.
- Respond appropriately during emergencies.
- Handle patients upon arrival and for physical examinations.
- Maintain sterile surgical techniques.
- Clean and restock.
- Train others to utilize patient care protocols.
- Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly; seek guidance when needed and apply feedback to strengthen performance.
- Perform other assigned duties as required.
- Maintain regular attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
