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Surgery Veterinary Assistant
Charlottesville, VirginiaPosted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Surgery Veterinary Assistant
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour
Description
Veterinary Assistant – Surgery
Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in advancing your skills in a surgical specialty environment?
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our growing surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons, credentialed technicians, and veterinary professionals providing advanced surgical care to pets and their families.
Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in advancing your skills in a surgical specialty environment?
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our growing surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons, credentialed technicians, and veterinary professionals providing advanced surgical care to pets and their families.
- Full-time schedule: four, 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with occasional rotating Saturdays.
- Dedicated to our surgery department.
- Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments
What You'll Do:
As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care throughout the surgical process, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with surgical consultations, procedures, and patient care
- Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, scrubbing, and surgical site preparation
- Set up and maintain sterile surgical suites and equipment
- Assist with patient induction, recovery, and monitoring under veterinary supervision
- Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, packs, and supplies
- Support diagnostic procedures including radiographs, CT preparation, sample collection, and laboratory submissions
- Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and report changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions
- Ensure treatment and surgical areas remain clean, organized, and properly stocked
- Collaborate with surgeons, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Surgery, specialty, emergency, or anesthesia experience is highly desirable
- Strong patient handling and restraint skills
- Understanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Willingness to learn advanced surgical procedures and specialty medicine
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Continued education and training opportunities
Every day presents new opportunities to assist with complex and rewarding cases, support patients through life-changing procedures, and work with cutting-edge surgical equipment and techniques. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who enjoy hands-on patient care, precision, and being part of a highly collaborative medical team dedicated to exceptional outcomes.