Surgical Veterinary Assistant: OR, Anesthesia & ICU Care

Cerro Alto Specialty and Emergency Hospital; San Luis Obispo (CA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Scrub allowance

Zusammenfassung

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a privately owned specialty and emergency practice in San Luis Obispo, CA, offering 24/7 care with a focus on mentorship and professional growth. We are seeking a Surgical Veterinary Assistant to support our surgeons, RVTs, and specialty teams throughout the pre- and post-operative journey.

You will contribute to anesthesia support, patient care, diagnostics, and collaboration across departments in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Experience in a specialty and/or emergency veterinary hospital preferred.
• Strong clinical skills including IVC placement, patient monitoring, restraint, and phlebotomy.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to growth and professional development.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Aufgaben

• Provide hands-on care for complex surgical and ICU patients.
• Assist with patient preparation, surgical procedures, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Coordinate and perform diagnostics, laboratory testing, and imaging.
• Monitor post-operative patients, including recovery, pain management, and potential complications.
• Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, care plans, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate daily with the surgery, ER/ICU, and other specialty teams.
• Mentor and support junior Veterinary Assistants, Hospital Assistants, and other team members.
• Float to other departments as needed based on daily caseload and hospital needs.

Kenntnisse

IVC placement

Patient monitoring

Restraint

Phlebotomy

Multitasking

Growth mindset

Punctual attendance

Jobbeschreibung

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a privately owned specialty and emergency practice in San Luis Obispo, CA, offering 24/7 care with a focus on mentorship and professional growth. We are seeking a Surgical Veterinary Assistant to support our surgeons, RVTs, and specialty teams throughout the pre- and post-operative journey.

You will contribute to anesthesia support, patient care, diagnostics, and collaboration across departments in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.