Surgery Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick days

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center in Madison, WI is expanding and seeks a Veterinary Assistant for our Surgery Services. This role supports the surgical team with patient intakes, treatments, and post-op care in a fast-paced specialty setting.

Schedule includes Tuesday and Wednesday shifts at 4902 E Broadway, Madison. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of clinical veterinary experience, strong communication, and a passion for animal care.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of clinical experience in veterinary medicine.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and elevating team performance.

Responsibilities

• Handle surgery patient intakes, treatments, and follow-up appointments.
• Provide compassionate support and clear communication to pet parents.
• Collaborate with the Surgery team and other departments.
• Obtain and prepare lab samples (blood, urine, cytology, etc.).
• Perform radiographs and monitor imaging procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center in Madison, WI is expanding and is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Surgery Services.

Position Overview:

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant who is passionate about specialty medicine, wants to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families facing cancer diagnoses, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Handling Surgery patient intakes, treatments, and follow-up appointments
• Providing compassionate support and clear communication to pet parents
• Collaborating with the Surgery team and other departments
• Obtaining and preparing lab samples (blood, urine, cytology, etc.)
• Performing radiographs and monitoring imaging procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment logs

Schedule

This is a Part-time position, Tuesday and Wednesday shifts.

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of clinical experience in veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and elevating team performance.

Location:

4902 E Broadway, Madison, WI 53716

Benefits:

• Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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