Neurology Vet Assistant — Pre-Op & OR Support

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with corporate match

Paid vacation sick time, and holiday

Paid parental leave

Continuing education through WoofU

Mental wellness support (Headspace)

Pet care discounts

Career development programs

Diversity and inclusion groups

Job summary

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Fishers, IN, is expanding its Neurology service and seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join the team. This full-time position offers 4 x 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday with pay scales reflecting license, skill, and experience.

Starting pay ranges from $17 to $19 per hour, with opportunities for financial growth based on performance. The role involves surgical prep, patient handling, lab sample management, and collaboration with

Responsibilities

• Safely and compassionately handle nervous, painful, and neurologic patients, including following spinal precautions.
• Assist with patient preparation, prepare surgical sites, and assist with maintaining sterile technique throughout the surgical process.
• Properly collect, label, and handle laboratory samples, including blood, urine, and CSF.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment, including autoclave operation.
• Maintain clean and aseptic conditions in the OR, prep, and patient holding areas.
• Follow all infection control, biohazard, sharps, and safety protocols.
• Work closely with technicians and veterinarians to ensure patients and procedures are prepared appropriately.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced specialty environment.
• Be eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and able to follow detailed instructions and established protocols.

Skills

Compassionate care

Nervous patient handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Fishers, IN, is expanding its Neurology service and seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join the team. This full-time position offers 4 x 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday with pay scales reflecting license, skill, and experience.

Starting pay ranges from $17 to $19 per hour, with opportunities for financial growth based on performance. The role involves surgical prep, patient handling, lab sample management, and collaboration with