Veterinary Surgical Assistant: Anesthesia & Patient Care

Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k retirement plan

Teladoc access

Discounted veterinary care for your ̄p

Job summary

Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital in Newton, MA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. You will work closely with veterinarians to provide anesthesia support, surgical nursing, and compassionate patient care.

This role offers opportunities to work with advanced diagnostics and a network that supports mentorship, ongoing education, and career growth. Candidates should have strong anesthesia and surgical nursing experience, excellent communication, and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong anesthesia and surgical nursing experience required.
• Comfortable assisting with surgery; prior surgical mentorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthesia and monitor patients.
• Intubate patients and support anesthesia-related procedures.
• Place and monitor IV catheters.
• Prepare patients and surgical suites for procedures.
• Perform surgical nursing duties including intake and discharge.
• Rotate between inpatient and outpatient care.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians and technicians.
• Deliver compassionate patient care and educate clients.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Surgical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Pet handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Impromed PMS

IDEXX in-house lab

Microscope

Surgical laser

Job description

Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital in Newton, MA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. You will work closely with veterinarians to provide anesthesia support, surgical nursing, and compassionate patient care.

This role offers opportunities to work with advanced diagnostics and a network that supports mentorship, ongoing education, and career growth. Candidates should have strong anesthesia and surgical nursing experience, excellent communication, and a