Neurology Veterinary Surgical Assistant

Virginia Veterinary Specialty and Emergency; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Continued education and training

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated surgical team. This full-time role supports pre-operative through post-operative patient care alongside board-certified specialists and licensed technicians.

You will assist with consultations, anesthesia prep, sterile setups, and diagnostic procedures, while maintaining detailed medical records and communicating with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience; 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 neurological and surgical procedures and specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with 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, MRIs, CT preparation, sample collection, and laboratory submissions.
• Monitor hospitalized 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 veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Restraint skills

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Virginia Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated surgical team. This full-time role supports pre-operative through post-operative patient care alongside board-certified specialists and licensed technicians.

You will assist with consultations, anesthesia prep, sterile setups, and diagnostic procedures, while maintaining detailed medical records and communicating with clients.