Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

Are you a veterinary assistant looking for an opportunity in an emergency setting to grow career-wise and professionally?

Virginia Veterinary Center of Fredericksburg, VA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our advanced and growing Surgery department, and you might be our perfect fit!

Primary Responsibilities :

• Assist in induction and sedation of patients with a Licensed Veterinary Technician Prepare for the day by setting up the operating rooms with surgical supplies and appropriate materials need 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.
• 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 Schedule :

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