VetEvolve · 4 months ago
Fairfax Animal Hospital - Veterinary Surgical Assistant
Falls Church, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVetEvolve is a people-first organization that supports veterinary teams in delivering exceptional patient care. The role of Veterinary Surgical Assistant involves supporting surgical and urgent care services, working closely with veterinarians and technicians to ensure efficient patient care and recovery.
PetService IndustryStaffing AgencyVeterinary
Responsibilities
Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-op exams, shaving, and aseptic scrub
Set up and maintain sterile surgical fields and equipment
Monitor patients during procedures and assist with anesthesia under supervision
Support post-operative recovery, monitoring vitals and ensuring patient comfort
Maintain surgical logs and proper documentation
Support veterinarians during urgent or emergent cases
Safely restrain and triage patients in high-pressure situations
Communicate effectively with team members to prioritize patient care
Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are prepped and restocked
Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
Maintain cleanliness and organization in surgical and treatment areas
Assist with general patient care tasks as needed (e.g., blood draws, bandaging, IV catheter placement if trained)
Communicate pre- and post-operative instructions to clients professionally
Provide updates to clients during urgent care visits as directed
Handle pets with compassion and professionalism, even in high-stress situations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1–2 years of veterinary assistant experience, preferably in surgical or urgent care settings
Strong understanding of sterile technique and surgical support procedures
Comfortable handling urgent/emergency cases with calm and confidence
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods
Preferred
Familiarity with ezyVet and SmartFlow is a plus
Company
VetEvolve
VetEvolve offers veterinary services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Varsity Healthcare Partners
2023-10-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Catherine Howell
Chief Executive Officer
Nick Lodestro
Member Board of Directors
Recent News
varsityhealthcarepartners.com
2024-12-27
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