Veterinary Assistant Surgery Department

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join its Surgery Department in Sacramento. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced surgical environment and a passion for animal care. This full-time role includes a competitive compensation package and benefits, aiming to support the essential duties involved in surgical procedures and patient care.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Employee pet discounts

Health and well-being programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a surgical department preferred.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong assistant skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites and equipment for procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Monitor pre & post-operative patients and provide care.

Skills

Animal handling

Surgical instrument handling

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multitasking

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. We are looking for someone who has extensive experience as a veterinary assistant in a fast-paced referral environment. Our Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of our team and function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. You will be supported by registered veterinary technicians, boarded and residency trained surgeons, anesthesiologist (as of Sept’24) and VTS in anesthesia.

Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center is a large multidisciplinary referral hospital providing veterinary referral services across Northern California. Our services include Emergency and Critical Care, Orthopedic surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Cardiology including Interventional Surgery, Advanced Imaging, Medical and Radiation Oncology and Rehabilitation.

Full-Time position that offers an alternative workweek of 4-10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday and/or Tuesday-Friday.

Responsibilities:

· Prepare surgical suites and equipment for procedures

· Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, including surgical instrument preparation

· Assist veterinary technicians with pre & post-operative surgical patients

· Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper documentation of surgical procedures

· Monitor pre & post-operative patients and provide appropriate care and medication as directed by veterinarians

· Educate pet owners on post-operative care and medication administration

· Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure a safe and sterile surgical environment

Qualifications:

· Experience working in a surgical department preferred

· Strong assistant skills including animal handling, surgical instrument handling, sound judgement, and the ability to function both independently and with the team are essential

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

· Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant looking to contribute to the field of veterinary surgery, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience in the surgical department.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Compensation Range: $19.00-$22.00/Hour

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.