Surgical Veterinary Assistant – Specialty Surgery & Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Headspace & Lyra (mental wellness)

Continuing education

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to work with doctors and technicians in a high-quality surgical environment. You will assist with pre-operative care, surgery, anesthesia, monitoring, and post-operative patient management.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, compassion, and teamwork in a fast-paced specialty setting with access to advanced procedures. Full-time schedule and West Palm Beach location.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience.
• Strong interest in surgery and learning advanced veterinary medicine.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical needs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed protocols.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and compassionate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with pre-operative care.
• Assisting the surgery and anesthesia teams during procedures.
• Patient restraint, catheter placement, sample collection, and treatment support.
• Monitoring and caring for patients before and after surgery.
• Preparing and maintaining surgical suites, equipment, and supplies.
• Assisting with surgical instrument preparation, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Providing compassionate care and close monitoring of hospitalized patients.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and following hospital protocols.
• Supporting the Surgery team wherever needed to ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Surgery interest

Dog & cat handling

Attention to detail

Team player

Fast-paced work

Job description

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to work with doctors and technicians in a high-quality surgical environment. You will assist with pre-operative care, surgery, anesthesia, monitoring, and post-operative patient management.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, compassion, and teamwork in a fast-paced specialty setting with access to advanced procedures. Full-time schedule and West Palm Beach location.