Appointment- Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Appointment-Based Surgery Veterinary Assistant 2

Dove Lewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant Level 2 to join our brand-new Appointment-Based Surgery team.

As an Appointment-Based Surgery Veterinary Assistant Level 2 (Sx VA2), you will provide high-quality patient care while supporting a positive client experience. You will assist with orthopedic and other surgical procedures, including scrubbing in as needed, serving as a circulating assistant to maintain OR flow, and retrieving supplies during procedures. You will care for patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation, discharge post-operative patients, and assist in answering client questions as needed.

You will also support veterinarians and technicians and help maintain a clean and organized surgical and hospital environment.

Wage: $23‑$26 per hour depending on experience, education and certifications. This position also qualifies for overnight and weekend differential pay for applicable shifts.

Schedule:

Currently hiring for day shifts. The Appointment-Based Surgery Team schedule is Monday–Thursday, 7a to 7p. Final shift details are still being determined.

• 1+ year experience as a veterinary assistant, or a combination of experience working in the veterinary field and current enrollment in an AVMA accredited tech program.
• Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

• We live up to our mission of providing the best emergency, critical, and specialty care to our patients.
• Advancing your emergency and critical care skillset at a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees.
• As a nonprofit with community-focused services your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis.
• Work alongside a talented team including 6 specialties under one roof.
• Student debt repayment assistance (qualify in your first month!)
• Equitable benefits, including $0 mental health copays, preventative care, LGBTQIA-friendly providers, and options for families.

To be considered for this position, you MUST complete the online application and upload a resume. Resumes received without a completed online application will not be considered.

Dove Lewis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screen required.