Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Position Details

• Full-time schedule: 10 hours shifts Monday- Friday (occasional weekends)
• Dedicated to our Specialty Department (supporting Surgery and Cardiology)
• Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures. 
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus 
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records) 
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance) 
• Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner  
• Facilitating the proper flow of appointments  
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages  
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations  
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.  

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required  
• Dependable  
• Self motivated  
• Excellent cleaning skills  
• Able to work weekends and evenings  
• Excellent communication  
• Team player  
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds 

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Pay Rate ($18-20/h)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training