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Surgery Veterinary Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Charlottesville, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 18 - 20
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Veterinary Assistant Surgery
Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in advancing your skills in a surgical specialty environment
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our growing surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons credentialed technicians and veterinary professionals providing advanced surgical care to pets and their families.
Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in advancing your skills in a surgical specialty environment
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our growing surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified surgeons credentialed technicians and veterinary professionals providing advanced surgical care to pets and their families.
Position Details
- Full-time schedule: four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday with occasional rotating Saturdays.
- Dedicated to our surgery department.
- Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists LVTs and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments
What Youll Do:
As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant you will support patient care throughout the surgical process from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with surgical consultations procedures and patient care
- Prepare patients for surgery including restraint clipping scrubbing and surgical site preparation
- Set up and maintain sterile surgical suites and equipment
- Assist with patient induction recovery and monitoring under veterinary supervision
- Prepare and maintain surgical instruments packs and supplies
- Support diagnostic procedures including radiographs CT preparation sample collection and laboratory submissions
- Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and report changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions
- Ensure treatment and surgical areas remain clean organized and properly stocked
- Collaborate with surgeons technicians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
What Were Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Surgery specialty emergency or anesthesia experience is highly desirable
- Strong patient handling and restraint skills
- Understanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Willingness to learn advanced surgical procedures and specialty medicine
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Health dental vision and life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Continued education and training opportunities
Every day presents new opportunities to assist with complex and rewarding cases support patients through life-changing procedures and work with cutting-edge surgical equipment and techniques. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who enjoy hands-on patient care precision and being part of a highly collaborative medical team dedicated to exceptional outcomes.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
