Emergency & Critical Care Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency and surgical procedures 
• Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, and surgical prep 
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and assist with patient recovery 
• Intubate and extubate surgical patients
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws 
• Maintain sterile surgical fields and follow sterilization protocols 
• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients 
• Assist with diagnostics, radiographs, and laboratory sample collection 
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs 
• Clean, stock, and maintain ICU, treatment, and surgical areas 
• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient handling

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience required 
• Must be familiar with surgical protocols and procedures 
• Experience monitoring anesthesia required 
• Ability to intubate and extubate patients 
• Experience placing IV catheters and performing blood draws 
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and surgical instrument handling 
• Emergency, ICU, or specialty veterinary experience preferred 
• Strong multitasking and communication skills 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency environment 
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training