Veterinary Surgical Assistant
About The Position
We are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Veterinary Surgical Assistant to welcome to our team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced veterinary hospital where advanced technical skills, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential and utilized daily. Licensed Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in induction/anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient recovery while partnering closely with our veterinarians to deliver exceptional medical care. To provide the best possible care for our patients, team members should be comfortable working within our operating hours and maintaining flexibility as scheduling needs arise. While this position is primarily based at one hospital location, occasional coverage at our nearby hospitals (all within a 15-mile radius) may be requested to support our teams and patients. Because schedules are built around patient care needs, some week-to-week variation may occur. Candidates with reliable availability, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-focused approach will be especially successful in this role.
Requirements
- Must have prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital with a demonstrable skill set.
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to participate in our team-based schedule with fair rotations.
- Physical fitness: this role is very demanding. You must be able to help restrain large animals, help carry heavy loads, and be on your feet for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Stay calm, positive, and dependable in a fast-paced environment
- Handle pets safely, confidently, and compassionately
- Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers
- Multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail
- Take initiative and work well as part of a team
- Adapt quickly to changing patient and hospital needs
- Take pride in providing excellent patient and client care
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery, including catheter placement, anesthesia induction, and surgical setup
- Intubate canine and feline patients and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures
- Perform dental procedures
- Take digital radiographs and collect laboratory samples for diagnostic testing
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care
Benefits
- $2000.00 onboarding signing bonus paid in three installments: $500.00 on 1st paycheck/$500.00 upon completion of training/ $1000.00 6 months post-training
- Free In-House Veterinary Services
- At cost third-party veterinary services and products
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term (Maternity Leave) and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement
- Uniform and Shoe Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
