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Veterinary Surgery Assistant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Tree House Humane Society Full time

Job Title: Surgical Assistant

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Surgical Assistant to join our team at Tree House Humane Society. As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our veterinary surgery department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care services, including surgery intake, discharge appointments, post-operative rechecks, and wellness exams.
  • Prepare patients for surgery, observe all clinic procedures, and enforce sterility and safety protocols.
  • Monitor anesthesia and respond to any concerns or emergencies.
  • Assist with patient restraint, recovery, and discharge.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including the pre-operative area and operating room.
  • Ensure all equipment is functional and report any issues to management.
  • Assist with medical exams, including fear-free restraint, vaccinations, and other procedures.
  • Clean and disinfect surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Support and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and verbal instructions from management.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in veterinary medical or animal husbandry in a veterinary hospital, shelter, or spay/neuter clinic.
  • Passion for animals and animal welfare.
  • Strong background in customer service.
  • Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as a strong sense of personal accountability.

Competencies:

  • Customer Service: Treats customers with respect and courtesy, shows interest in, anticipates, and responds timely to customer needs and concerns.
  • Diversity: Enthusiastically works with all employees, regardless of race, gender, culture, and age.
  • Ethics: Respects and maintains confidentiality, tells truth and is honest in all dealings.
  • Teamwork: Listens and responds constructively to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, provides assistance to others when they need it.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, and bend over or stoop.
  • Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal bodily fluids or feces.
  • May be exposed to aggressive, ill, and/or injured animals, as well as bites, scratches, and infectious (zoonotic) animal diseases.