Surgical Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care & Growth

Ethos Veterinary Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Learning & Development (VetBloom)

Pet insurance discounts

Uniform allowance

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center in Wilmington, NC is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our specialty Surgery team. You will assist with surgery consultations, prep, and perioperative care, working closely with surgeons, technicians, and the medical team.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, skill development in surgery, and collaboration across a busy hospital environment. Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant or patient care experience preferred.
• Comfortable safely handling dogs and cats of varying sizes.
• Strong interest in veterinary surgery and specialty medicine.
• Organized and able to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys both hands-on patient care and client interaction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well as part of a collaborative veterinary team.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and follows established protocols.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to assist where needed.
• Motivated to continue developing veterinary technical and patient care skills.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgery consultations, rechecks, and outpatient appointments, including intake, histories, vitals, and patient preparation.
• Safely restrain and handle patients and assist with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare patients, surgical suites, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Support surgical patient positioning, transport, perioperative care, and operating room turnover.
• Assist with bandage changes, blood draws, catheter placement, and other patient care procedures.
• Assist with instrument cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and surgical area preparation.
• Support patient discharges by preparing medications, supplies, and discharge materials.
• Maintain organized, clean patient care and surgery areas and restock supplies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, Veterinary Technicians, doctors, and other members of the medical team.
• Help maintain efficient workflow and provide support wherever needed throughout the day.

Skills

Vet assistant exp

Dog/Cat handling

Interest in surgery

Organization

Client interaction

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Willingness to assist

Fluent English

Job description

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center in Wilmington, NC is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our specialty Surgery team. You will assist with surgery consultations, prep, and perioperative care, working closely with surgeons, technicians, and the medical team.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, skill development in surgery, and collaboration across a busy hospital environment. Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.