Pay: $18.45 - $25.50 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system.
** Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**
We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
- Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.
For example:
Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.00 Shift Differential
Veterinary Assistants in the Surgery department work four ten-hour shifts during the week and participate in a Saturday rotation.
The Surgery Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians throughout the surgical process from patient admission and preparation through recovery and discharge. This role assists with patient preparation and recovery, anesthesia support, surgical and diagnostic procedures, nursing care, laboratory testing, imaging, and medical record documentation.
The ideal candidate has prior veterinary experience and is compassionate, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced team environment. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong patient handling skills, a commitment to safety and sterile technique, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues while delivering outstanding care to patients and clients.
Key Responsibilities Include:
