Surgery Vet Assistant – Elevate Your Specialty Skills

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Mental wellness resources including to

Continuing education and internal devl

Job summary

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join the Surgery team. As part of our specialty hospital, you will assist doctors and technicians through the surgical process and provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include prepping patients, assisting with anesthesia, restraining patients, handling instruments, maintaining sterile surgery suites, and documenting care. Experience preferred; passion for surgery essential.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience.
• Strong interest in surgery and learning advanced veterinary medicine.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical needs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed protocols.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and compassionate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with pre-operative care.
• Assisting the surgery and anesthesia teams during procedures.
• Patient restraint, catheter placement, sample collection, and treatment support.
• Monitoring and caring for patients before and after surgery.
• Preparing and maintaining surgical suites, equipment, and supplies.
• Assisting with surgical instrument preparation, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Providing compassionate care and close monitoring of hospitalized patients.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and following hospital protocols.
• Supporting the Surgery team wherever needed to ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

Previous veterinary assistant exp

Surgery interest

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Job description

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join the Surgery team. As part of our specialty hospital, you will assist doctors and technicians through the surgical process and provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include prepping patients, assisting with anesthesia, restraining patients, handling instruments, maintaining sterile surgery suites, and documenting care. Experience preferred; passion for surgery essential.