Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support with Talkspace

CE allowance and PTO

401k retirement plan with companyMatch

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our 24/7/365 high‑quality facilities. You will support surgeons and technicians, handle anesthesia preparation, radiographs, and patient care in a collaborative environment.

We value reliability, strong communication, and a passion for lifelong learning. This full‑time role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide network of specialty and emergency hospitals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in a veterinary specialty hospital setting.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment and build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
• Reliability, organization, and a commitment to high-level patient care.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a focus on client service.
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun while doing meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and set up for various surgical procedures.
• Circulating and assisting in the OR.
• Cleaning and disinfecting of 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 and maintaining equipment.
• Assisting with recovery of anesthetized patients.
• Cleaning and sterilization of instruments and organizing surgery packs.
• Using sterilizers and managing inventory for the surgery department.
• Assisting with bandage changes and appointment needs.
• Assisting with admitting and discharging patients.
• Client communication, such as scheduling appointments and patient check‑ins.

Skills

2+ years Veterinary Assistant with 8

Specialty hospital experience

Client service

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 of 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

• 2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
  • Preference given to candidates with experience in a veterinary specialty hospital setting
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment and build long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
• Reliability, organization, and a commitment to delivering high‑level patient care
• A passion for lifelong learning and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on client service
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun while doing meaningful work

Schedule

Four 10‑hour shifts. Open to weekday and weekend availability.

Salary

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience. (Base pay: $19 - $22 USD.)

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 Pet Insurance
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it!

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.