Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Veterinary Assistant – Surgery

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in advancing your skills in a surgical specialty environment?
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our growing surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons, credentialed technicians, and veterinary professionals providing advanced surgical care to pets and their families. 

• Full-time schedule: four, 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with occasional rotating Saturdays.
• Dedicated to our surgery department.
• Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments

What You'll Do:

As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care throughout the surgical process, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with surgical consultations, procedures, and patient care 
• Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, scrubbing, and surgical site preparation 
• Set up and maintain sterile surgical suites and equipment 
• Assist with patient induction, recovery, and monitoring under veterinary supervision 
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, packs, and supplies 
• Support diagnostic procedures including radiographs, CT preparation, sample collection, and laboratory submissions 
• Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and report changes in condition 
• Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations 
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs 
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions 
• Ensure treatment and surgical areas remain clean, organized, and properly stocked 
• Collaborate with surgeons, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred 
• Surgery, specialty, emergency, or anesthesia experience is highly desirable 
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills 
• Understanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation preferred 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety 
• Willingness to learn advanced surgical procedures and specialty medicine

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Continued education and training opportunities

Every day presents new opportunities to assist with complex and rewarding cases, support patients through life-changing procedures, and work with cutting-edge surgical equipment and techniques. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who enjoy hands-on patient care, precision, and being part of a highly collaborative medical team dedicated to exceptional outcomes.