Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

 We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is excited to announce we are hiring for a Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department!
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bout the job: The surgery veterinary assistant is responsible for the general nursing care and treatment of animal patients. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the surgery technicians and doctors in duties to provide support, and facilitate patient care effectiveness. The surgery assistant will perform duties and take direction from the surgery technicians and doctors.

How you'll make a difference: 

• Preparation and set up for various surgical procedures
• Circulating and assisting in the OR
• Cleaning and disinfecting of surgical suites and the pre-op area
• Assisting with radiographs, blood draws, catheter placement, induction of anesthesia, and patient positioning in the OR
• Setting up anesthesia machines for patients, filling isoflurane, and changing soda lime granules as needed
• Assisting with recovery of anesthetized patients
• Cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and organization of surgery packs
• Use of the vacuum steam sterilizer and ethylene oxide sterilizer
• Taking inventory, placing inventory orders, stocking the surgery department and bandage change area
• Assisting with bandage changes and appointment needs
• Assisting with admitting and discharging patients
• Client communication, such as scheduling appointments and patient check ins

What you will bring:

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant, AVA Certification and confidence in surgery duties preferred; will also consider those currently enrolled in veterinary program
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
• Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm

Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 / hour based on experience

Benefits: 

• Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members

 

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?

Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride