Surgery Veterinary Assistant (Level 1-2)

Description

YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION MATTERS. SO DOES OURS.

At Apex Vets, we don’t just hire employees — we welcome people into a community where your work truly matters. From your very first day, we make it our mission to ensure you feel supported, valued, and excited to be part of something bigger.

As a Nurse Assistant on our Surgical Team, you’ll play a direct role in helping animals heal and thrive. You don’t need years of experience — just heart, drive, and a passion for veterinary care. We’ll teach you the rest.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You'll be the backbone of the Apex surgical experience — supporting patients, doctors, and fellow techs in a high-quality, low-drama environment.

Patient Care & Support

• Safely restrain animals for exams, procedures, and treatment

• Monitor post-op patients and take vitals (TPR)

• Assist in feeding, bathing, and cleaning — and yes, the occasional anal gland expression

Tech Tasks & Training

• Perform venipuncture and basic lab tests

• Prep and process samples for outside labs

• Take X-rays and remove sutures/staples

• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical tools and gowns

Surgical & Teamwork Duties

• Scrub into surgeries and assist as needed

• Maintain surgical and exam rooms

• Help other departments as needed to elevate care across the hospital

• Restock and assist with inventory

Learn. Grow. Thrive.

• You’ll read and follow all Apex protocols

• Be open to mentorship, training, and new skills

• Be part of a hospital that supports your curiosity and career

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or GED

• Some vet experience preferred (but not required!)

• A calm, compassionate, can-do attitude

• Willingness to learn, laugh, and lift (up to 40 lbs)

• Basic computer skills

• Team-first mindset and strong communication

 WHAT MAKES APEX DIFFERENT

We live by four principles: Care, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Collective Responsibility. That’s not a slogan — it’s how we work, treat each other, and grow.

From your first 100 days onward, you'll have:

• A detailed onboarding plan

• A mentor to support you

• Regular check-ins and feedback

• Real opportunities for growth — not just promises

SPECIAL NOTES

• Overtime and some Saturdays may be required

• Weekend/holiday on-call rotations may occur

• This role includes potential exposure to radiation, chemicals, zoonotic diseases, odors, and bites/scratches — but full training and safety protocols are in place

READY TO JOIN US?

We want you to love your workplace. To feel proud of your contribution. To have a job that leads to a career you care about.

Salary : $15 - $23