Veterinary Surgical Assistant

2 weeks ago

Caldwell, New Jersey, United States Ethos Veterinary Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Veterinary Surgical Assistant to join our team at Ethos Veterinary Health. As a key member of our surgical team, you will provide primary support to our specialists, ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
    • Practice Fear Free standards and protocols
    • Understand the organization and operations of the department
    • Manage the daily OR schedule timely and efficiently
  • Surgical Support
    • Ensure the safety and set-up of each induction station and OR scheduled for the day
    • Complete pre-operative testing required for anesthesia (blood draws, radiographs, etc)
    • Prepare drugs, fluids, and CRIs for the next surgery
  • Perioperative Care
    • Pre-medicate patients, set IVC, and prepare patients for induction
    • Assist Anesthetist with completion of pre-op checklist, induction, and intubation of patient
    • Monitor patient under good anesthetic plane during surgical preparation and local/regional block administration
  • Post-Surgical Care
    • Document vitals, record problems and interventions, ensuring completion of 2nd check list
    • Carry out orders from the anesthetist (i.e. changes in anesthesia, drug administration, etc)
    • Knowledge of proper surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving to assist surgeon in OR
  • Instrument and Equipment Care
    • Cleaning, maintenance, packing, and sterilization
  • Communication and Teamwork
    • Ability to communicate effectively and put both clients and patients at ease
    • Monitor the appointment schedule and put appointments in rooms at their scheduled time
    • Ensure the doctors stay on time, and have ability to gently and tactfully move things along
  • Education and Training
    • Provide basic client education on nutrition, home care, zoonotic diseases, medication administration, post-operative care, and all other hospital recommendations/protocols, as directed by the Specialist
    • Train less experienced staff members on proper policies, procedures, technical skills, and medical information
Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years experience
  • Ability to perform all key responsibilities of Technician Assistant
  • Knowledge of safety procedures and acceptable sanitation/sterilization practices
  • Comprehension of commonly used medical terminology and equipment
  • Ability to calculate accurate dosages and injections
  • Familiarity with CPR and rescue breathing
  • Ability to take direction from a variety of people under various situations and accurately follow instructions
  • Capability of anticipating needs of Doctors and Nurses and show initiative
  • Ability to react quickly and appropriately during emergency situations, and remain calm under pressure
  • Excellent communication/people skills
  • Good grooming and hygiene
  • Must have team-oriented attitude and promote positive culture
  • Considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients affected by a variety of problems
  • Ability to work with and without direct supervision
  • Capability to kneel, bend, and to lift various sizes of animals onto treatment tables, without assistance at times (50 lbs)
Education Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelors and/or Technician Certification preferred

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