Fairfax Animal Hospital - Veterinary Surgical Assistant

Fairfax Animal Hospital

Falls Church, US
On-site
Surgical prep and monitoring
Urgent care assistance
Sterile technique
Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-op exams, shaving, and aseptic scrub

Job Summary

  • Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-op exams, shaving, and aseptic scrub.
  • Support veterinarians during urgent or emergent cases, safely restraining and triaging patients in high-pressure situations.
  • Communicate pre- and post-operative instructions to clients professionally and provide updates during urgent care visits as directed.

Matching Summary

Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-op exams, shaving, and aseptic scrub.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Surgical prep and monitoring
  • Urgent care assistance
  • Sterile technique
  • Patient preparation
  • Post-operative recovery

Nice-to-have

  • People-first organization
  • Supportive work environment
  • Continued learning

Key Requirements

  • 1-2 years veterinary assistant experience
  • Experience in surgical or urgent care
  • Comfortable handling urgent/emergency cases
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Work on feet for extended periods

Work Rights

Not specified

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