Appointment- Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Dove Lewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistants (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. In this role, 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.

Additionally, you will support veterinarians and technicians and help maintain a clean and organized surgical and hospital environment.

A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human‑animal bond.

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

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 working 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.