Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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!