Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

The role

The Surgery Veterinary Assistant prepares patients for procedures and supports the surgical team. This role involves patient restraint, operating room maintenance, and assisting with anesthesia and recovery.

What you will do

• Patient restraint and handling
• Surgical patient preparation
• Operating room setup and maintenance
• Instrument cleaning and sterilization
• Anesthesia support
• Patient recovery monitoring
• Assisting veterinary technicians and doctors with surgical procedures and treatments

Required qualifications

• Experience handling and restraining canine and feline patients safely
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic understanding of surgical preparation, aseptic technique, and hospital workflow
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently when needed
• Commitment to maintaining patient safety and surgical standards
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Veterinary hospital experience
• Surgery, ER, or specialty experience
• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional add-on policies
• Paid time off and sick pay
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Career development and advancement within specialty departments
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee discounts and insurance perks
• Mental health and wellness support resources (including Talkspace)

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.