Veterinary Surgery Assistant

We are seeking a Surgical Assistant to work in our Spay Neuter Clinic! Under the guidance of our Chief Veterinary Officer and the Lead Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in providing top-notch care during surgical and anesthetic procedures, all while maintaining a clean and organized environment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have genuine love for animals, this could be the perfect fit for you.

We are in need of a person who can learn, think, and act quickly in a dynamic and fast paced surgical environment.

Schedule is Monday - Friday, some Saturdays and/or holidays may be required.

Pay: $15/hr

(LVT Preferred/Not required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the highest ethical standards and provisions of animal care in a safe, competent, professional and humane manner at all times.
• Triage all patients and report all concerns to veterinary technician or attending veterinarian.
• Restrain all patients during anesthesia induction and intubation.
• Monitor all patients on gas anesthesia.
• Prepare patients for surgery as instructed.
• Transport patients from prep room to operating room.
• Assist veterinarians in surgery as needed.
• Keep supervisor informed of animal behavior, health or concerns.
• Monitor patients in recovery.
• Assist transport driver with handling and unloading transport animals.
• Provide information to owners and communicate with customers.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages, bathrooms and public areas.
• Stock prep room and operating room.
• Wash and sterilize all surgical packs throughout the day.
• Clean prep room, exam room, and surgical rooms at the end of the day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License and excellent driving record required.
• Prior experience working with animals is preferred.
• Ability to learn basic veterinary medical concepts to include but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks.
• Ability to communicate medical information to owners.
• Physical ability to handle an average 100 animals per day.
• Ability to learn characteristics of animal behavior.
• Compassion and understanding of animals.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clean continuously.

Additional Information:

• Physical requirements include but not limited to, walking, standing and moving of animals and equipment (ability to lift 50 pounds).
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.
• Ability to stand a minimum of eight to ten hours per day.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

AAHA Accredited Shelter and Hospital.

Accessibility: If you have impairment(s) covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to job application, please call 843-329-1561.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• North Charleston, SC 29406 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Charleston, SC 29406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15