Job Description

Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

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.

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 You'll 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 We're 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.

About Innovetive Petcare

Our Vision

Innovetive Petcare owns and operates veterinary practices across the country. Our clinics benefit from our tools, resources, and a great support team dedicated to helping veterinary practices prosper and grow.

Innovetive Petcare runs a great business so our veterinarians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. We want our veterinarians and staff to enjoy a better life, with more work-life balance, a strong supportive community, and ongoing training and career development.

Our Team

At Innovetive Petcare, it all begins with a great team. From the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers and administrative staff at our clinics, to the great support team in our home office, our team is passionate about animal health.

Happy employees, happy clients

When we become your partner, we invest in your people. We believe in the power of company culture and do whatever we can to ensure a fulfilling career with work-life balance. Along with a generous benefits package, we offer continuous development and education opportunities for your employees to learn, grow and develop.

Industry

Veterinary & Animal Care

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Year Founded

2015

Website

innovetivepetcare.com

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