Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our surgery department.  

About Veterinary Specialty Hospital:  At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.

About the Role:

The veterinary assistant that we are looking for will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe surgical department in addition to:

· Support technicians and doctors as needed

· Support other departments in the hospital as needed, leadership guided

· Safe, low stress patient restraint for catheter placement and medication administration

· Assist in smooth transition between each surgery and/or consultation

· Assisting with laboratory tests and radiographs

· Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of    controlled drugs.

· Assist with the set up and break down of the operating room

· Assist in sterile procedures by opening/unwrapping sterile packs & instruments and giving them to the surgeon or surgical assistant in a sterile fashion

· Clean and sterilize surgical instruments using gas and steam sterilization techniques

· Maintaining stock & organization of equipment and supplies for surgical department

· Performing daily, weekly, and monthly department tasks and maintenance of equipment

We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and someone who is a team player and likes to work within a diverse group of technicians and doctors.

About You:

Minimum 2-3 years’ clinical experience in a progressive veterinary hospital Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a mustAbility to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is requiredMaintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations

Pay Range:

VA:  $23 - $30 per hour

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Schedule:

4/10 hour days.  Days to be determined

Must be available on weekends and holidays.

Benefits:

Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annuallyVetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’sFinancial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTSHealth and wellness programs including access to League wellness appOpportunities for growth and advancement  75% Employee Pet discount On-site social workerFull-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniformsBenefits available 1st of the month following 30 days.

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 on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.