Veterinary Pack Prep Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health•San Marcos, CA
•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Veterinary Pack Prep Assistant is responsible for preparing sterilized equipment and instruments for surgery and keeping pre-op areas, operating rooms, and the sterile room clean and organized. The role also supports surgical staff with patient preparation and procedure assistance, supplies surgeons with instruments, and helps monitor inventory. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is $21–$25 per hour and is based on experience and skill level.

Requirements

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
  • Commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
  • Detail-oriented, with good organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Support for VSH's mission and core values.
  • Active interest in veterinary medicine and providing the highest quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience handling surgery instruments.
  • At least six months of experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and prepare sterilized equipment and instruments for surgery procedures.
  • Clean and prepare pre-op and surgery suites for current and next-day procedures.
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness in pre-op, operating rooms, and the sterile room.
  • Assist the Inventory Coordinator by reporting low counts and when reordering is necessary.
  • Assist staff with surgery procedures, including restraining patients, patient inductions, surgical preparation, and transferring and setting up patients in surgery suites.
  • Provide surgeons with instruments needed during procedures.

Benefits

  • Pet insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, including sick time for eligible employees
  • Uniforms
  • Continuing education allowance
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