Veterinary Sterile Supply Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Supply Assistant to join its surgical team in Waltham, MA. This role is crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care through meticulous sterile preparation of instruments and surgical supplies. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in sterile packing and a strong attention to detail. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and development. Join a passionate team that values your health and well-being, along with a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave Benefits

Annual Scrub Allowance

State licensure reimbursements

VTNE reimbursements

Qualifications

• Experience with sterile preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and manage surgical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and operating room for surgery.
• Maintain appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Decontaminate and clean operating rooms and equipment.

Skills

Sterile pack experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Waltham, MA is seeking a dedicated Sterile Supply Assistant to join our Surgery team! *Must have prior sterile pack experience!

*We will be relocating to Framingham, MA in Fall 2025*

Schedule: Weekday shifts; 4-5 days/week - some flexibility

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 / hour

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We are seeking a Sterile Supply Assistant with a self-motivated, positive attitude to add to our surgical team. This person should be organized and focused on maintaining high-quality instruments and patient care through sterile preparation.

As a Sterile Supply Assistant, you will:

1. Prepare instruments and operating room for surgery.
2. Troubleshoot and remove faulty equipment from service to submit for repair or replacement.
3. Maintain appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment.
4. Decontaminate and clean operating rooms, sterile supply room, and equipment according to established procedures.
5. Clean and sterilize instruments and wrap packs.
6. Serve as a resource/reference to surgical team regarding surgical equipment.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and can advance as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to progress in their careers.
• To lead the industry with innovative quality medicine and care, we prioritize continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing:

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits for pursuing & established VTS technicians.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS, with roll-over options. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for a $150 stipend. Full-time CVT associates receive 8 hours of paid CE annually, VTS associates 12 hours. CE hours can be carried over up to 24 hours. Newly hired associates receive a pro-rated benefit.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We treat all individuals with respect and dignity and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available during the application process upon request. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.