Surgery Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center in Madison, WI, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Surgery Service. You will support doctors and technicians, prepare the operating room, and assist with surgical procedures while helping ensure a positive experience for pets and their families.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience, can lift up to 30 pounds, and are able to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Support doctors and technicians in daily surgery service tasks
• Prepare operating room and ensure sterile conditions
• Assist surgeons during procedures with sterile scrub
• Restock supplies and maintain patient records
• Assist with postoperative patient care
• Support radiographs and diagnostic testing as needed

Skills

Animal Restraint

Laboratory duties

Radiographs

Surgical preparation

Sterile technique

Record keeping

Job description

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center has an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Service!

About Us:

At VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center we provide top-tier specialty and emergency/critical care services for pets in need. Our facility is equipped with the latest technology, and our team is comprised of compassionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of car

Our board-certified surgeon performs intricate surgeries in the chest or abdomen, complex fractures, repair torn ligaments, remove cancerous growths, manage extensive non-healing wounds, reconstructive and neurologic surgeries.

Day To Day Of Our Surgery Assistants: As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Animal Restraint
• Laboratory duties
• Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostic testing
• Assist Veterinary Technicians with surgical preparation
• Maintain proper sterile conditions
• Preparing an operating room for surgery by making sure that the proper surgical equipment is in the room
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Gown and glove surgeons
• Assist surgeons in surgery, sterile scrub assist
• Restock all supplies once they are used on periodic basis
• Maintain patient records
• Assisting with postoperative care of the patient

Requirements:

• 2+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
• Must be able to stand for a long of period of time

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday - Wednesday at our Madison location and Fridays at our Middleton, WI location.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

We are looking for candidates who align with our values and are excited to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com