Neurology Veterinary Surgical Assistant (Full-Time)

Innovetive Petcare; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation $18-20/hr

PTO

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Continued education and training

Résumé du poste

Innovetive Petcare in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our surgical team. You will support patient care throughout the surgical process, from pre-operative prep to post-operative recovery, collaborating with board-certified specialists and technicians.

The role features four 10-hour shifts (Mon–Thu) with occasional rotating Saturdays, offering opportunities to build skills in advanced neurological procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience.
• Surgery, specialty, emergency, or anesthesia experience is desirable.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn advanced neurological and surgical procedures.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• 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.

Connaissances

Veterinary experience

Surgery/Anesthesia experience

Patient handling

Aseptic technique

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Description du poste

Innovetive Petcare in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our surgical team. You will support patient care throughout the surgical process, from pre-operative prep to post-operative recovery, collaborating with board-certified specialists and technicians.

The role features four 10-hour shifts (Mon–Thu) with occasional rotating Saturdays, offering opportunities to build skills in advanced neurological procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.