Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Veterinary Assistant (Surgery) – | $20/hr & up

Location: Short Pump, VA
Full-Time | 4x10's | Monday - Friday | Rotating weekends
$20/hr & up

Our Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of our team in providing support to our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, as directed within the Surgery Department. They provide professional and efficient client service to our internal medicine patients and clients. 

Pay & Benefits for Veterinary Assistants

• $20/hr & up

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off 
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Disability & Life Insurance

• Monday - Friday
• 4x10- hour shifts per week 
• Rotating weekends as needed

• Responsible for conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition to determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non-emergent care
• Ability to recognize and facilitate critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during time of triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms
• Responsible for communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints
• Provide excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintain constant communication with owners throughout their visit to our hospital;
• Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient
• In between triages, assist licensed technician with outpatient procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, medication administration
• Assisting in initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software
• Restraining patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations
• Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service-related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, answering phones, etc.
• Must adhere to guidance and delegation directed to them by their Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs)
• Prepare for the day by setting up the operating rooms with surgical supplies and appropriate materials needed for that surgery
• Setting up equipment and Restraining patients for diagnostic imaging and other pre-operative diagnostics.
• Helping to maintain a clean and orderly surgical suite per policy standards by cleaning prep areas and maintaining sterility within the suites.
• Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficiencies and efficiencies
• Work under the direct supervision and take orders from your surgeon and LVT on duty
• Assist the surgeon within the surgical suite by performing sterile scrub in techniques to help with instrument handling and providing surgical assistance in procedures.
• Learning and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of common soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
• Learning and maintaining strong knowledge of all surgical instruments and their appropriate care, including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing and storage.
• Responsible for managing workflow of new patient consultations and post-operative rechecks.
• Perform accurate and professional discharging procedures for all post-operative patients.
• Ability to address any phone calls and emails regarding client questions, concerns, and patient updates.
• Ordering and Maintaining inventory of orthopedic supplies, instruments, etc.
• Working with team to complete all end of shift cleaning and other daily department responsibilities.

• Minimum of 1-year veterinary assistant experience required, ER or specialty strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Speaking directly with clients and other hospital team members, excellent communication skills is valuable and important.
• Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Based on employee interest, Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available.

About VVC Short Pump
Since its conception in 1981, the Virginia Veterinary Centers teams have worked to invest in new technologies and training to stay on the cutting edge of Veterinary Medicine to provide the best quality care for their patients and families. Our teams understand that when knowledge and care are shared across distance and discipline, your furry family member gets the best care available. We recognize that to do this, we need adequately educated staff to maintain our highest standard of care. Because of this, providing a culture that cultivates collaborative learning in a safe and inclusive hospital is of the utmost importance to our management team.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class
medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards
are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected
veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to
grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.
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At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
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Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business need