Surgery Veterinary Assistants

The role

This person will assist with patient preparation, anesthesia, and surgical procedures. They will also monitor patients during recovery and maintain surgical equipment and areas.

What you will do

• Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-operative care and restraint
• Support anesthesia and surgical teams during procedures
• Assist with patient monitoring during anesthesia and recovery
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of surgical and treatment areas
• Clean, pack, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Accurately document patient care as directed
• Collaborate closely with technicians, veterinarians, and support staff

Required qualifications

• Comfortable handling and restraining patients for procedures and recovery
• Interest in surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant
• Surgical or anesthesia experience
• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans paid up to 100%)
• 401(k) retirement options with company match
• Paid time off
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Continuing education support
• Mental health support through Talkspace
• Pet discounts
• Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. The company was founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS.