Sterile Processing Assistant

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus program

Personal pet discounts

Holiday pay

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center in Western NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant to support our surgical suites. You will clean, sterilize, prepare, and distribute instruments, maintain sterile technique, and work closely with our veterinary healthcare team.

Experience in sterile processing or as a surgical tech is preferred; certification is a plus; compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour with shift differentials.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sterile processing or surgical technician experience.
• 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with instrument handling.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and with a veterinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Maintain proper sterile technique and infection control practices.
• Prepare and distribute sterile instruments and supplies for surgeries and procedures.
• Collect and decontaminate used instruments and equipment.
• Identify damaged instruments and report items requiring repair or replacement.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical and procedure rooms before and after use.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Certified Sterile Processing Technician License

Job description

Company Description

Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, or OPVMC for short, has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over 60 years. Our experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet who works through our door. Since OPVMC provides services 24 hours per day, we are always looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals who may be interested in joining our team. We offer competitive benefits including flexible schedules, paid time off, quality benefits, continuing education opportunities, special rate employee pet care, and more! Shift differentials are applicable for certain positions and shifts.

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Assistant is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, preparing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment while following strict infection control and safety standards to support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain proper sterile technique and infection control practices.
• Prepare and distribute sterile instruments and supplies for surgeries and procedures.
• Collect and decontaminate used instruments and equipment.
• Identify damaged instruments and report items requiring repair or replacement.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical and procedure rooms before and after use.

Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician License preferred.
• At least 1 year of sterile processing or surgical technician experience required; 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately clean, inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, think critically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a veterinary healthcare team.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Compensation: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience.

Shift Differential: Additional shift differential pay is offered for hours worked between 6:00 PM–12:00 AM and 12:00 AM–6:00 AM.

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.