Veterinary OR Prep & Sterilization Aide

Adobe Animal Hospital - Los Altos; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Adobe Animal Hospital - Los Altos is seeking a detail-oriented team member to support the surgical department through instrument preparation, sterilization, and basic husbandry.

You will work with technicians and veterinarians, maintain sterility, manage supplies, and follow infection control protocols while learning more about animal medicine and surgical procedures.

Part-time, at least one weekend day, morning and/or evening coverage with pay from $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sterile processing or medical instrument assembly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment used in the hospital daily.
• Identify surgical supplies and instruments based on information provided for preparation.
• Maintain and change cleaning solutions.
• Operate Autoclave and Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization equipment.
• Restrain patients and assist technicians and veterinarians.
• Prepare, package, and label surgical supplies and equipment.
• Inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Follow infection control guidelines and cleaning protocols.

Skills

Detail orientation

Time management

Written and verbal instructions

Teamwork

Anatomy knowledge

Tools

Autoclave

ETO

Sterilization equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

Adobe Animal Hospital - Los Altos is seeking a detail-oriented team member to support the surgical department through instrument preparation, sterilization, and basic husbandry.

You will work with technicians and veterinarians, maintain sterility, manage supplies, and follow infection control protocols while learning more about animal medicine and surgical procedures.

Part-time, at least one weekend day, morning and/or evening coverage with pay from $20.00 per hour.