Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

If you are motivated to provide stellar customer service to our clients and treat our patients with compassion in an environment that is committed to their best care, then we might be the right place for you! Veterinary Specialties Referral Center is a doctor-owned surgical specialty hospital located in Pattersonville, NY.

We are currenlty looking to add a surgical veterinary assistant to our team. This person will join our surgical assistant team who works side by side with our surgeons and licensed veterinary technicians ensuring patient support as appropriate, sterilizing surgical instruments, infection control, and other general support duties.

Job responsibilites (not limited to)

Safely restrain and handle patients for technicians who are preparing dogs for surgery

Assist with diagnostic testing, treatments, and anesthetic induction

Prepare, clean, and maintain operating rooms, instruments, and surgical equipment

Scrub in and provide intraoperative support while maintaining strict aseptic technique

Communicate effectively with team members and relay critical patient updates

Experience & Education Minimum of 2 years in a veterinary hospital setting (required)

Surgical or operating room experience preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred, but not required

Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency in safe handling and restraint of canine and feline patients

Strong understanding of veterinary terminology, surgical procedures, instrumentation, sterilization, and aseptic technique

Ability to assist with anesthesia and patient preparation with strong attention to detail

Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Calm, composed, and capable of critical thinking under pressure

Flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth

We are centrally located in Pattersonville, NY, where nobody has to fight traffic or worry about parking. We are 30 minutes west of Albany and 10 minutes to Schenectady and Amsterdam. The Capital Region of NY State is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, and a quick train ride to NYC or Boston.

If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and interested in expanding your skills....we have the position for you!