Veterinary Assistant_OR/Anesthesia

University of Georgia; Oregon (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support both large and small animal anesthesia. This role involves preparing surgical instruments, managing anesthesia cases, and ensuring a clean and organized environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong animal handling skills and the ability to work effectively under supervision. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact animal care and surgical outcomes. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment, making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in animal care through education or apprenticeship.
• Experience in Veterinary Teaching Hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia case management and maintain cleanliness of prep areas.
• Support surgical procedures and ensure proper patient preparation.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Judgment and Problem Solving

Education

2-year degree in Animal Science or related field

Professional certificate in Veterinary Assistance

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Surgical Instruments

Job description

Veterinary Assistant OR/Anesthesia

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Posting Details

Posting Number: S13443P
Working Title: Veterinary Assistant OR/Anesthesia
Department: VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Anesthes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Advertised Salary: $16.78 per hour
Posting Date: 04/04/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Closing Date: Proposed Starting Date 04/27/2025

Position Information

Classification Title: Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with animal care within Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Position Summary

Veterinary Assistant position that will serve both Large and Small Animal Anesthesia as well as the OR/IR/Endoscopy on a rotational basis to prepare for cases in securing surgical instruments, patient preparation and clean up.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effectively communicate.
• Organized with ability to prioritize duties based on unit needs.
• Apply good judgement to carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
• Work for long periods of time with arms extended.

Duties/Responsibilities

Anesthesia responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and stock of Small Animal Anesthesia prep areas and recovery, enter patient charges.
• Clean cages, maintain laundry, clean endotracheal tubes, stock wall lockers in prep room, organize monitor cords, etc.
• Set up and take down anesthesia case stations, clean machines, monitors and gurneys, transfer patients to recovery after patient is extubated.
• Assist in anesthesia case management including restraining patients, applying monitoring equipment, recording vitals on anesthesia record, all under the direct supervision of an LVT or DVM.
• Assist LVTs and DVM in Large Animal Anesthesia, cleaning prep area and induction/recovery stalls, stocking Colic cart, cleaning endotracheal tubes, making stock lists for warehouse fulfillment, entering charges, recording patient vitals on anesthesia record, and recovering patients.

Percentage of time: 25

OR/Floater responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and stock of SA OR, Endo, IR, Procedure rooms and enter patient charges.
• Ensure cleaning list is completed.
• Set up and clean after procedures.
• Circulate Surgery cases.
• Assist with stock and checking for expired supplies.
• Clean Equipment.
• Rotate through all Areas including Anesthesia providing assistance where needed.
• Scrub into cases to provide assistance in setting up and draping in for the procedure.
• Shave and prep patients in SA Anesthesia prior to procedures.

Percentage of time: 50

Endoscopy/Interventional Radiology responsibilities:

• Scope set up specific to procedure.
• Scope cleaning.

Percentage of time: 25

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name: Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]
Recruitment Contact Phone: [phone]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents: