Veterinary Surgical Assistant — Army NAF, 20-Hour Week

U.S. Army Medical Command; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterinary Treatment Facility is seeking an Animal Health Assistant to support surgical procedures and patient care. The role involves preparing surgery packs, blades and sutures, and assisting the veterinarian during operations.

You will monitor anesthesia and help ensure safe, efficient procedures in a military facility. This Army NAF position provides benefits coverage and opportunities for professional development on base, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Assisting veterinarian during surgical procedures.
• Preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades and suture material.
• Monitoring a patient under anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian to prepare for and during surgical procedures, including packs, blades and sutures.
• Monitor a patient using an anesthetic machine and ensure post-procedure safety.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anesthetic monitoring

Suture preparation

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterinary Treatment Facility is seeking an Animal Health Assistant to support surgical procedures and patient care. The role involves preparing surgery packs, blades and sutures, and assisting the veterinarian during operations.

You will monitor anesthesia and help ensure safe, efficient procedures in a military facility. This Army NAF position provides benefits coverage and opportunities for professional development on base, with a focus on