Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Mental health support

401k retirement plan options

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is looking for a Surgery Veterinary Assistant passionate about animal care in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. You will assist the surgical team, handle patient care tasks, and communicate with clients, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients.

If you have experience as a Veterinary Assistant and embrace an empathetic approach, this role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Confident in surgical duties is a plus.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgery technicians and doctors in patient care.
• Prepare for surgical procedures and assist in the OR.
• Communicate with clients regarding appointments and patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Veterinary Assistant experience or AVA Certification

Current enrollment in a veterinary program

Job description

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

About the job

The surgery veterinary assistant is responsible for the general nursing care and treatment of animal patients. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the surgery technicians and doctors in duties to provide support, and facilitate patient care effectiveness. The surgery assistant will perform duties and take direction from the surgery technicians and doctors.

How you'll make a difference

• Preparation and set up for various surgical procedures
• Circulating and assisting in the OR
• Cleaning and disinfecting the surgical suites and the pre-op area
• Assisting with radiographs, blood draws, catheter placement, induction of anesthesia, and patient positioning in the OR
• Setting up anesthesia machines for patients, filling isoflurane, and changing soda lime granules as needed
• Assisting with recovery of anesthetized patients
• Cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and organization of surgery packs
• Use of the vacuum steam sterilizer and ethylene oxide sterilizer
• Taking inventory, placing inventory orders, stocking the surgery department and bandage change area
• Assisting with bandage changes and appointment needs
• Assisting with admitting and discharging patients
• Client communication, such as scheduling appointments and patient check-ins

What you will bring

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant, AVA Certification and confidence in surgery duties preferred; will also consider those currently enrolled in veterinary program
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
• Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts

Salary

$19.00 - $23.00 / hour based on experience

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Hospital discounts as well as Trupanion Pet Insurance
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital? Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine. With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care. We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.

Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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