Veterinary Surgical Assistant – Emergency & Specialty

Ethos Discovery; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) with employer matching

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Additional benefits available

Job summary

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC seeks a full-time Veterinary Surgical Assistant to join our Surgery team. You will support surgeons, prepare patients, and maintain sterile fields from admission to discharge, with a focus on advanced procedures.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a collaborative specialty environment, opportunities to grow surgical skills, and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in emergency or specialty care.
• Current RVT students are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with surgical preparation and sterile technique.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Knowledge of administering medications via multiple routes.
• Ability to monitor and document vital signs accurately.
• Familiarity with CBC/Chem, electrolytes, UA, and iStat.
• CT imaging and contrast studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons by anticipating procedural needs and aiding with advanced surgical tasks.
• Prepare patients and surgical areas, maintaining sterile technique.
• Sterile clipping and preparation for surgery.
• Maintain sterile fields throughout procedures.
• Identify and arrange surgical instruments and equipment.
• Drape patients and set up instrument tables.
• Assist with CT imaging and contrast studies as needed.
• Perform lab tests, sample collection, and processing.
• Monitor and record vitals (TPR, SpO2, CO2, BP) accurately.
• Assist with venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Administer medications per medical team's directions.
• Keep accurate medical records and manage lab results.
• Support short-term case management and continuity of care.
• Communicate with clients on estimates, updates, and discharges.
• Collaborate with surgeons, veterinarians, and technicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.

Skills

Vet Assistant experience

RVT students

Sterile technique

Animal handling

Venipuncture

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

CT imaging

iStat

Education

RVT student

Tools

CT imaging equipment

iStat device

Job description

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC seeks a full-time Veterinary Surgical Assistant to join our Surgery team. You will support surgeons, prepare patients, and maintain sterile fields from admission to discharge, with a focus on advanced procedures.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a collaborative specialty environment, opportunities to grow surgical skills, and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care and compassionate service.