Veterinary Surgery Assistant

VETERINARY SURGERY ASSISTANT

This is a non-exempt Full-time position with an expected salary range of $18.00 - $21.00 per hour, based on experience. Successful completion of a background check is mandatory for all positions.

The typical schedule would be Monday - Friday with occasional Weekend or Holiday availability.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Veterinary Services Manager (VSM), the Veterinary Surgery Assistant (VSA) aids veterinarians during surgical procedures and post-operative care. Primary responsibilities include preparing surgical instruments and equipment, sterilizing surgical areas, assisting veterinarians during surgeries, monitoring animals' vital signs, ensuring aseptic techniques are followed, and providing post-operative care and monitoring. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe and efficient surgical environment and ensuring the well-being and recovery of animals undergoing surgical procedures.

Mission: Our Mission is to rescue and shelter homeless companion animals, promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education and celebrate the human-animal bond.

Vision: Our Team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, offering the best care within our means to every animal, and treating every individual, whether human or animal, with empathy and kindness. We strive to work efficiently, creating a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and learning.

Working Environment: Work is conducted within an animal shelter environment. This may involve exposure to environmental factors, including temperature fluctuations, elevated noise levels, zoonotic diseases, animal waste, potentially hazardous chemicals or materials requiring OSHA Safety Data Sheets, anesthetics, sharp objects, as well as the possibility of interacting with hostile individuals and handling dangerous or aggressive animals.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field, with basic knowledge of animal welfare with the ability to identify signs of animal behavior, illness, disease and injury;
• Fear Free Veterinary Certification required within thirty (30) days of hire - (Employer Sponsored);
• Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit required within 6 months of hire – (Employer Sponsored);
• Possession of a valid unrestricted California driver’s license with required auto insurance.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a high paced veterinary clinic or shelter setting.

Woods Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and achievements as well.

Please note that the provided information is not the comprehensive job description. For a detailed overview and further specifics, kindly visit our website. https://woodshumanesociety.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person