Entry-Level Veterinary Assistant: Specialty Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for the Specialty Surgery department. This full-time role (4x10-hour shifts) offers an entry-level path into veterinary medicine with growth opportunities, training, and advancement within the hospital.

You will assist in operating room setup, instrument handling, and inventory management while supporting the surgical team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking required in fast-paced surgical setting.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed under pressure.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up Operating Rooms for surgeries.
• Break down Operating Rooms and perform thorough cleaning.
• Gather surgical instruments for upcoming procedures.
• Return instruments to Sterile Processing for cleaning.
• Assist surgeons by quickly supplying tools and equipment during surgeries.
• Coordinate with Sterile Processing to sterilize equipment for urgent use.
• Manage department inventory and place timely, accurate orders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Multitask

Teamwork

Motivated

Job description

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for the Specialty Surgery department. This full-time role (4x10-hour shifts) offers an entry-level path into veterinary medicine with growth opportunities, training, and advancement within the hospital.

You will assist in operating room setup, instrument handling, and inventory management while supporting the surgical team in a fast-paced environment.