VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is expanding its Surgery Service and is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the surgery team!  

Our Surgery Service: 

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Surgery Service comprises of board-certified surgeons, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants. Our board-certified surgeons perform intricate surgeries in the chest or abdomen, complex fractures, repair torn ligaments, remove cancerous growths, manage extensive non-healing wounds, reconstructive and neurologic surgeries.

Duties of our Veterinary Assistant will include, but are not limited to:

SURGERY

Monitor surgery schedule to ensure all necessary equipment will be available to the surgeon at the correct timePrepare OR for surgery; select appropriate packs, instruments, and materials for the procedure being performedTake patients to and from surgery as requestedPerform as surgical runner in the OR as requestedAssist any hospital team as needed

SURGICAL PACKS & STERILIZATION

Be familiar with the proper way to clean surgical instruments after surgery, to include use of the sterilization equipmentBe familiar with the proper way to wrap surgical packs, extra instruments, and other materials for sterilizationBe familiar with the use of the autoclave, gas sterilizer, and ultrasonic cleaner and perform all routine maintenance with communication and support from Facility Manager and PurchaserInform the Purchaser and Facility Manager of any broken or damaged equipment efficientlyBe certified or available to become certified as an ETO gas sterilizer operator

INVENTORY

Communicate with Facility Manager and Purchaser proactively and effectively for appropriate inventory needsTake routine inventory of stock and add necessary items to the ‘Want List’Maintain pack, extra-instrument, and equipment listsRestock drawers, shelves, product in prep and surgery suitesOrder necessary hardware per the instruction of the Leadership Team

CLEANING OF SURGERY AND TREATMENT ROOMS

Surgery suites – clean all surfaces, lights, table, table tray, vacuum and mop floorSurgery prep – keep tables clean, pick up of used syringes, hair, and garbage; keep anesthesia and other machines clean to include their wheels; keep counters litter free and clean, clean keyboards and computer terminals; keep food out of the areaRadiology – pick up after any procedures, keep protective gear hung up and cleaned
 

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES

Learn the veterinary software and assist Specialists and teams with accessing informationCheck to see that all animals have food and water (unless medically withheld), and are cleanClean cages and runs during the day as neededAttend staff meetings and contribute constructive feedback

Compensation: Pay range is $22-26 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education and experience.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour shifts.

Location: 16756 SE 82nd Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015

Requirements:

1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the day Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedlyMust be able to stand for a long of period of timeMust be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditionsMust be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations (with training)

Benefits: 

We offer competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short term and long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid paternal leave, employee pet discount and so much more!

Apply Today! We look forward to meeting you!

 

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.