Surgical Veterinary Assistant – Anesthesia Support

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

GSVS Morristown, part of Veritas Veterinary Partners, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery & Anesthesia team in Morristown, NJ. This role supports surgical procedures and perioperative patient care on a Monday-Thursday schedule, with weekday shifts and no weekends.

You will work with veterinarians and technicians, assist with anesthesia, monitor vital signs, prep patients, and help maintain sterility.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred.
• Interest in surgery and anesthesia patient care.
• Ability to take direction and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to building long-term relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Honest, dependable, and eager to learn and grow within veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assisting technicians and doctors with surgical and anesthesia procedures
• Preparing patients for surgery, including patient restraint and surgical prep
• Monitoring and documenting patient vital signs
• Assisting with anesthetic induction and recovery
• Cleaning, preparing, and organizing surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness and sterility within the surgical suite
• Obtaining and preparing samples for diagnostic testing
• Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostics
• Properly using and maintaining hospital equipment
• Providing compassionate nursing support and patient care
• Perform medical math calculations
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring
• Administer medications
• Place IV catheters and obtain blood samples
• Provide advanced nursing care to surgical patients

Job description

GSVS Morristown, part of Veritas Veterinary Partners, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery & Anesthesia team in Morristown, NJ. This role supports surgical procedures and perioperative patient care on a Monday-Thursday schedule, with weekday shifts and no weekends.

You will work with veterinarians and technicians, assist with anesthesia, monitor vital signs, prep patients, and help maintain sterility.