Surgical Vet Assistant — Anesthesia & OR Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

VetBloom CE

Continued Education

EAP

Pet benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Hawaii surgery team seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support anesthesia, surgical procedures and patient care in a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty hospital in Honolulu, HI. You will assist with prep, recovery, and ongoing patient care while gaining exposure to advanced surgical cases.

The role emphasizes hands-on nursing skills, aseptic technique and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum hands-on veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with surgical assisting and anesthesia is highly preferred.
• Strong restraint, venipuncture, IV catheterization and patient care skills.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Surgery team with preparation and care of surgical patients.
• Prepare treatment areas, suites, equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Support with patient restraint, venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Assist anesthesia prep, monitoring and recovery.
• Assist with surgeries while maintaining sterile technique.
• Sterilize and organize instruments and equipment.
• Provide nursing care for pre- and post-operative patients.
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate changes to the team.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and case prep.

Skills

Vet experience

Surgical assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health's Hawaii surgery team seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support anesthesia, surgical procedures and patient care in a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty hospital in Honolulu, HI. You will assist with prep, recovery, and ongoing patient care while gaining exposure to advanced surgical cases.

The role emphasizes hands-on nursing skills, aseptic technique and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.