Surgical Veterinary Assistant – Full-Time, Fear Free

The Whole Pet Vet Hospital & Wellness Center; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus up to $500

Job summary

The Whole Pet Vet Hospital & Wellness Center in Los Gatos, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant with a focus on surgical and procedural support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys surgery and wants to build technical skills in a fast-paced general practice.

You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians to prep patients, assist with anesthesia and surgery, maintain a clean, organized surgical environment, and provide compassionate care throughout the day.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant
• Fear Free Certification or willingness to become certified
• Hands-on experience supporting anesthesia, including monitoring and recovery
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Familiarity with surgical preparation, instrument handling, and maintaining a clean surgical environment
• Experience with dental procedures and dental radiography
• Familiarity with venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection

Responsibilities

• Preparing surgical and procedure areas, including equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Supporting veterinarians and technicians during surgical, dental, and other procedures
• Assisting with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery under the direction of the veterinary team
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment while keeping treatment areas clean, organized, and safe
• Maintaining stocked treatment and surgical areas while working collaboratively with the veterinary and client service teams

Skills

Anesthesia support

Surgical preparation

Dental procedures

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory sample collection

Sterilization & asepsis

Fear Free

Job description

The Whole Pet Vet Hospital & Wellness Center in Los Gatos, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant with a focus on surgical and procedural support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys surgery and wants to build technical skills in a fast-paced general practice.

You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians to prep patients, assist with anesthesia and surgery, maintain a clean, organized surgical environment, and provide compassionate care throughout the day.