Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

CE allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discount

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center in Winchester, VA is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for Surgery. The role supports anesthesia, prep, and patient care in a 24/7 emergency hospital with advanced imaging and endoscopy.

Minimum 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant and a license/credential as a veterinary technician are required. The position offers full-time hours with 3x12 shifts, competitive pay, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Properly restrain animals.
• Obtain a thorough history from pet owner.
• Record weight and basic vitals (temp, pulse, respiration).
• Assist in anesthesia induction and surgical prep.
• Prepare surgical packs and supplies.
• Set up, turn over and break down OR and prep areas.
• Follow hospital policies for critically ill patients.
• Draw up injections aseptically for doctors/technicians.
• Package and store samples.
• Assist with routine exam room procedures.
• Monitor patients' behavior.
• Maintain inventory and communicate interdepartmentally.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a 24/7 award-winning veterinary hospital seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Our center is a newly renovated, 13,000+ square foot facility with dedicated staff and state-of-the-art equipment (like digital radiography and endoscopy) to offer the highest level of emergency and critical care. Salary: Veterinary Assistant (Surgery) | $20- 22/hr. Location: Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center - Winchester, VA. Job type: Full- Time | 3x12's.

Position Overview

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a 24/7 award-winning veterinary hospital seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant. Our center is a newly renovated, 13,000+ square foot facility with dedicated staff and state-of-the-art equipment (like digital radiography and endoscopy) to offer the highest level of emergency and critical care. Minimum of 2 years' experience required.

Benefits and Compensation

• Compensation is based on experience and skill set. $20-22/hr.
• Generous PTO.
• Continuing education allowance
• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401k and matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long- term disability options.
• Employee discount.
• Professional development assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Schedule

• 3/ 12- hour shifts per week

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Properly restrain animals.
• Obtain a thorough history from pet owner.
• Accurately measure and record each patient's weight and basic vitals (temp, pulse rate, and respiratory rate).
• Assist in anesthesia induction and patient prep for surgical procedures
• Clean and prep surgical packs and supplies
• Efficiently set up, turn over and break down OR and prep areas
• Understand triage and follow hospital policies regarding critical patients.
• Using aseptic procedures, draw up injections for doctors or technicians to administer.
• Properly package and store samples as needed.
• Assist with routine exam room procedures.
• Monitor patients' behavior.
• Maintain a positive attitude, work well and collaboratively as a team. be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and produce efficiently under a heavy workload.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and alert supervisor of items that are running low.
• Maintain adequate interdepartmental communications regarding patient care and client issues.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need