Surgical Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Wellness

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Hospital discounts

Career development programs

Headspace wellness resources

VetGirl Subscription

Free access to Plumbs

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT in West Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced surgery veterinary assistant to join our hybrid 24-7 specialty referral hospital team. You will support the surgical suite and patient care while collaborating with board-certified surgeons and technicians.

We value teamwork, ongoing education, and compassionate care. The role includes equipment sterilization, prep for procedures, and assisting during surgeries, with a schedule Wed/Thu 10a-7p and Fri 12p-5p, with

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude in stressful times.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt quickly to changes.
• Prefer knowledge of surgical equipment and sterilization techniques; basic veterinary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a rigorous cleaning schedule of the surgical suite.
• Perform inventory audits and communicate supply needs to Inventory Manager.
• Clean surgical instruments using sterilization techniques.
• Prepare surgical packs for sterilization.
• Set up and run sterilization equipment (gas sterilizer and autoclave).
• Maintain autoclave maintenance and cleaning of ultrasonic scaler.
• Decontaminate and clean operating rooms and equipment after procedures.
• Maintain stock of surgical supplies in pack areas and suites.
• Restrain patients for bandage changes and catheter placements.
• Run basic in-house bloodwork.
• Assist with pre-surgical preparations and other duties pertaining to surgical operations.
• Ensure all surgical equipment is in proper working order.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Surgical equipment handling

Patient handling

Veterinary knowledge

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT in West Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced surgery veterinary assistant to join our hybrid 24-7 specialty referral hospital team. You will support the surgical suite and patient care while collaborating with board-certified surgeons and technicians.

We value teamwork, ongoing education, and compassionate care. The role includes equipment sterilization, prep for procedures, and assisting during surgeries, with a schedule Wed/Thu 10a-7p and Fri 12p-5p, with