Veterinary Assistant Pre-Op

Veterinary Assistant Position at VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is looking to add a Veterinary Assistant to our ER / ICU team! Location : 7712 Crosspoint Commons, Fishers, IN 46038 Schedule : FT Days M-Th Compensation : $15 - $16 / hr The starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field

Responsibilities / Skills :

• Patient restraint & handlinggentle, species appropriate restraint for nervous, painful, and / or neurological patients for venipuncture, IV catheter placement, blood draws, radiographs, etc.
• Handling neurologic patients safely, awareness of spinal precautions
• Gentle, minimal-restraint techniques for sensitive eye cases (careful restraint to avoid ocular pressure)
• Pre-anesthetic preparationclipping and scrubbing surgical sites, ensuring cleanliness and correct anatomical margins
• Laboratory sample handlingcollecting and labeling blood, urine, or CSF samples properly
• Understand sterile technique and surgical suite flow for surgery, neurology, and ophthalmology departments
• Knowledge of common surgical and ophthalmic instrumentscleanliness, maintenance, and sterilization process
• Sterilization of specialized equipment and instruments
• Autoclave maintenance
• EO gas sterilization safety and operation
• Maintaining aseptic and sterile conditions in ORs and sterile hallway
• Maintain aseptic conditions in prep and holding areas
• Proper disinfection of tables, instruments, and kennels
• Biohazard and sharps disposal compliance
• Team coordinationcommunicating with technicians, surgeons, and anesthetists to ensure readiness
• Time managementprepping multiple patients efficiently while maintaining safety and cleanliness
• Compassion and patience with anxious pets
• Calmness under pressure and adaptability in a fast-paced setting
• Receptive to feedback and able to follow detailed instructions precisely
• Strong teamwork and communication with technicians and DVMs

Benefits of Joining VCA :

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