Veterinary Surgery Assistant

Hospital for Veterinary Surgery of Connecticut; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

PTO 120 hours

401(k) with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Scrub Allowance

MetLife benefits

Employee pet discounts

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery of Connecticut in Greenwich is seeking a Surgery Assistant to support the surgical team. You will prep the OR, assist during procedures, turnover rooms, and help sterilize instruments in a busy hospital setting.

You will work closely with veterinarians, stay organized, and contribute to patient care and recovery. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine required.
• Proficient with sterile OR procedures.
• Surgery experience preferred.
• Reliable, detail-oriented team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian and surgical team during procedures
• Scrub in to assist in the operating room when needed
• Help prepare the OR before procedures
• Assist with patient prep before surgery
• Turn over operating rooms between procedures
• Clean, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments
• Keep surgical supplies stocked and communicate when items are running low
• Follow sterile technique and hospital surgery protocols
• Help keep the surgery area clean, organized, and ready for the next procedure
• Support patient care and recovery as needed
• Help with other duties as requested by hospital leadership

Skills

Veterinary medicine experience

Sterile OR experience

Surgery experience

Sterile technique

OR turnover

Organization

Teamwork

Willingness to jump in

Job description

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery is a new, purpose-built surgical center in the heart of Greenwich's West End. Spanning 10,000+ square feet and designed from the ground up, we're bringing cutting-edge surgical and critical care services to a region that has long needed them. This is our second HVS location, and we're building it with the same focus that made our first a destination for exceptional patient outcomes, supportive and transparent team culture, and forward-thinking medicine.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Surgery Assistant to join our surgical team. This person will help keep the OR running smoothly before, during, and after procedures. This is a hands-on role. The Surgery Assistant will help prep the OR, assist the veterinarian during surgery, turn over rooms between procedures, and clean and sterilize instruments. The right person has veterinary experience, understands sterile technique, and is comfortable working in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian and surgical team during procedures
• Scrub in to assist in the operating room when needed
• Help prepare the OR before procedures
• Assist with patient prep before surgery
• Turn over operating rooms between procedures
• Clean, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments
• Keep surgical supplies stocked and communicate when items are running low
• Follow sterile technique and hospital surgery protocols
• Help keep the surgery area clean, organized, and ready for the next procedure
• Support patient care and recovery as needed
• Help with other duties as requested by hospital leadership

What We Require

• Veterinary medicine experience required
• Sterile OR experience required
• Surgery experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable with surgical instruments, sterile technique, and OR turnover
• Able to stay organized and focused in a busy hospital setting
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a team
• Willingness to jump in where needed

What We Offer

• The pay range for this role is: $23-$26.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Scrub Allowance
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• Employee pet discounts
• Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we'll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You'll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

Penn Foster

Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.