Veterinary Assistant - Surgery
About the job
- At least one year of animal experience is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required.
- Assist the Technician with induction, including assisting with intubation and placing monitoring equipment on patients.
- Clean, organize, and maintain the pack-and-prep area, including assembling and wrapping surgical packs and cleaning and organizing instruments.
- Set up and take down operating rooms.
- Help prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Prepare and maintain surgical equipment, including sterilizers.
- Maintain cleanliness of operating rooms, flipping and cleaning them between surgeries.
- Circulate during procedures, opening instruments and packs using sterile technique.
- Perform animal restraint for blood draws, catheter placement, and pre-medicating patients.
- Assist as a surgical scrub nurse in soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
- Facilitate appropriate stocking of pack-and-prep, treatment, and operating rooms.
- Run an appointment column, including taking medical histories, interpreting medical records, and obtaining vitals.
- Perform diagnostic radiographs alongside a technician.
- Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and department.
- Two years of veterinary assistant experience with responsibilities involving animal restraint and taking radiographs.
- Experience in an emergency or specialty setting.
- Knowledge of EasyVet or a similar medical record system.
- Fluency in multiple languages.
About the company
Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VetRec reached 600 doctors and 900 staff by August 2026.
- Ethos opened 2026 ER Immerse recruiting across Texas, Florida, and California.
- Leslie Storms became president on December 1, 2025, restoring permanent leadership.
What critics are saying
- FTC order limits specialty acquisitions near rivals through 2032, capping roll-up growth.
- Leadership churn from Ryan Buck to Leslie Storms signals strategic instability in 2025.
- Sambolin litigation over hospital care keeps malpractice and reputational risk alive.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals give Ethos dense referral coverage.
- Ethos Discovery and clinical trials embed research into daily hospital operations.
- VetRec partnership adds enterprise AI recordkeeping across specialty and emergency workflows.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Work Hours