Hybrid Full-Time Surgical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $15.00-$16.00

Hybrid Full-Time Surgical Assistant

Veterinary Surgery Specialists seeks a motivated veterinary assistant to join our mobile surgery department. This position presents an exciting opportunity to work in a specialty setting and develop your skills as a surgery veterinary assistant.

Qualified candidates can assist in various orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries. We encourage advancing knowledge, technical skills, and accountability while practicing at a high level of professional medicine.

You will have a weekly schedule with a five-day workweek and won't be required to work on weekends or holidays.

Summary of surgical assistant :

• Assist with surgical admission and discharge, procedures, and appointments.
• Assist with patient care pre-, during, and post-surgery.
• Serve as a sterile surgical assistant as needed.
• Work closely and effectively with other surgical team members

Overview of daily duties :

• Set up and break down OR daily onsite or at a referral clinic as needed.
• Has own car and has own insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement when offsite at another referral clinic as needed.
• Surgical admission and discharge
• Patient preparation for surgery follows all necessary VSS standards and procedures during the pre-operative and post-phase.
• Scrub into various surgical procedures as a sterile assistant as needed.
• Patient care for recovering surgical patients.
• Instrument care, including cleaning, packing, and sterilizing.
• Handling and restraint of patients for consults, physical exams, and procedures in a safe and empathetic manner
• Operated and maintained steam autoclave, plasma, anprolene sterilizer, and other assigned equipment duties.
• Obtaining thorough patient history and liaising between clients and doctors.
• Use of veterinary software for medical record-keeping.
• Client communication, including phone calls, message taking, and checking emails as needed.
• Complete any other tasks assigned / delegated to you.

Availability :

Weekdays Monday -Friday 8a - 5p (No Weekends or Holiday's)

Qualities and Qualifications :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Self-motivated, reliable, team player, and effective communicator
• 6 to 12+ months of previous experience as a veterinary assistant
• required*
• Familiarity and ability to recall surgical instruments, equipment, and procedures when asked.
• Basic knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques, drug calculation, and conversions
• Enjoys learning and working as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, clients, and referral hospitals via verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and reading medical records
• Always maintains professionalism and composure with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy work environment.
• Comfortable with frequent use of computers and tablets for paperless electronic record-keeping
• Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for long and short periods and lift patients and equipment up to 50 pounds individually.
• Obtain patient vitals and alert DVM, CVT, or staff member if vitals are abnormal or have changed.
• Basic Animal CPR training is required initially and every two years following certification.
• This person should be capable of taking on delegated responsibilities when required.
• Have the potential to be trained in multiple areas to assist with team building.
• Show your dedication to growth and advancement by completing educational courses assigned by management.
• This person should be open to constructive criticism, and taking responsibility for your actions is essential.

VSS will be an ideal workplace if you seek a rewarding career working alongside competent and committed veterinarians and technicians.

We place the highest priority on providing top-notch patient care, and we offer the following benefits to our full-time employees after a 90-day training period :

• Competitive pay (please note higher pay than what we offer is non-negotiable)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short / Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Credential holders have access to opportunities for continuing education.
• Uniform allowance
• Discounted pet care for employees

Additionally, VSS offers an excellent environment for professional growth, providing opportunities to expand one's understanding of advanced medical concepts and acquire clinically relevant skills.