Veterinary Assistant - Surgery Pack and Prep
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Stone Oak, Texas, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for its Surgery Department. The Surgery Pack & Prep Assistant supports surgical services through instrument preparation, sterile processing, operating room readiness, and supply management. The role works closely with the surgical team to help procedures run efficiently while maintaining sterility and patient-care standards. Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, sterile processing, surgical support, or an operating room environment is preferred. A rotating on-call schedule is required after training is completed. The position pays $18.45–$27.00 per hour. This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through the hospital’s competency leveling system. BluePearl offers opportunities for skill development and career advancement, including talent development programs, leadership workshops, continuing education, training through BluePearl University, and access for clinicians to more than 2,000 medical journals. The company also describes a family-like hospital culture and a commitment to diversity, respect, and equal opportunity.
Requirements
- A rotating on-call schedule is required after training is completed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, sterile processing, surgical support, or an operating room environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surgical instrument trays, procedure packs, and operating rooms for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and package surgical instruments and specialty equipment according to hospital protocols.
- Maintain accurate inventory of surgical supplies, implants, sterile packs, and equipment.
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical suites between procedures.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repair or replacement of malfunctioning instruments and devices.
- Ensure the surgical team has the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for each procedure, properly prepared and available.
- Maintain sterile processing areas and uphold infection control standards throughout the department.
- Verify pack integrity, sterilization indicators, and expiration dates for compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Organize and stock surgical supply areas to support efficient workflow.
- Serve as a resource for surgical instrument identification, pack assembly, and sterile processing best practices.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule after training is completed.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- Training through BluePearl University.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 401(k) and retirement planning.
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
- Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
