Veterinary Operating Room Assistant — Surgical Support & Growth

Ethos Veterinary Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Life and Disability insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Pet discount

Tuition assistance

Uniform stipend

Retirement plan

Job summary

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX is seeking a Veterinary Operating Room Assistant in Surgery to support the surgical team and maintain a sterile, efficient environment. This non-patient contact role emphasizes prep, decontamination, equipment setup, and careful adherence to aseptic protocols.

Starting at $16/hour with differential opportunities, the position offers full-time scheduling, weekdays and rotating Saturdays, plus benefits as listed in the job posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required; experience in veterinary or hospital settings is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic medical/surgical terminology is a plus.
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required.

Responsibilities

• Execute OR turnover and decontamination between procedures.
• Set up anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment and ensure proper circuit configuration.
• Position and calibrate surgical tables and equipment towers for procedures.
• Pull instruments, manage the surgery workflow via the whiteboard, and assist with instrument processing.
• Prepare recovery kennels and radiology suite for pre/post‑operative care.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX is seeking a Veterinary Operating Room Assistant in Surgery to support the surgical team and maintain a sterile, efficient environment. This non-patient contact role emphasizes prep, decontamination, equipment setup, and careful adherence to aseptic protocols.

Starting at $16/hour with differential opportunities, the position offers full-time scheduling, weekdays and rotating Saturdays, plus benefits as listed in the job posting.