Veterinary Surgery Assistant

Veterinary Surgery Assistant Hospital for Veterinary Surgery - CT Greenwich, CT Job Details Full-time $23 - $26 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Paid parental leave Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Direct patient care Preoperative patient preparation Medical procedure assistance Surgical instrument organization Assisting medical staff Preparing medical treatment area Surgery Operating room inventory management Cleaning Perioperative care Veterinary surgical instrument sterilization Veterinary surgical instrument assistance Leadership Entry level Collaboration with surgical teams

Full Job Description Who We Are:

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery is a new, purpose-built surgical center in the heart of Greenwich's West End. Spanning 10,000+ square feet and designed from the ground up, we're bringing cutting-edge surgical and critical care services to a region that has long needed them. This is our second HVS location, and we're building it with the same focus that made our first a destination for exceptional patient outcomes, supportive and transparent team culture, and forward-thinking medicine.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a Surgery Assistant to join our surgical team. This person will help keep the OR running smoothly before, during, and after procedures. This is a hands-on role. The Surgery Assistant will help prep the OR, assist the veterinarian during surgery, turn over rooms between procedures, and clean and sterilize instruments. The right person has veterinary experience, understands sterile technique, and is comfortable working in a surgical setting. Responsibilities Assist the veterinarian and surgical team during procedures Scrub in to assist in the operating room when needed Help prepare the OR before procedures Assist with patient prep before surgery Turn over operating rooms between procedures Clean, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments Keep surgical supplies stocked and communicate when items are running low Follow sterile technique and hospital surgery protocols Help keep the surgery area clean, organized, and ready for the next procedure Support patient care and recovery as needed Help with other duties as requested by hospital leadership

What We Require:

Veterinary medicine experience required Sterile OR experience required Surgery experience strongly preferred Comfortable with surgical instruments, sterile technique, and OR turnover Able to stay organized and focused in a busy hospital setting Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a team Willingness to jump in where needed

What We Offer:

The pay range for this role is: $23-$26. Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage FSA/HSA Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year 401(k) with a company match Paid Parental Leave Scrub Allowance Elective benefits through MetLife Employee pet discounts Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we'll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You'll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

Penn Foster:

Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required. We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.