Veterinary Assistant Surgical Pack and Prep

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is hiring a full time veterinary assistant to join our surgery team as a pack prep assistant! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team.

About Us

VCA Shoreline is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Located in Shelton, our veterinary specialists, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/shoreline

Skills & Qualifications:

• Prefer working knowledge of surgical sterilization techniques, but willing to train for the right candidate.
• Professional behavior & appearance, excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive, friendly attitude.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once, and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Clean surgical instruments using surgical sterilization techniques.
• Prepare surgical packs and PPE (gloves, gowns, drapes and masks) for sterilization.
• Properly set up and run sterilization equipment - gas sterilizer and autoclave
• Decontaminating and cleaning operating rooms, sterile supply room and equipment daily and after surgical procedures
• Maintain proper stock of surgical supplies in pack area and surgical suites

As a Sterile Supply Assistant, you will: 

• Prepare instruments and operating room for surgery. 
• Manage inventory and equipment ordering
• Troubleshooting and removing faulty equipment from service to submit for repair or replacement. 
• Maintaining appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment. 
• Decontaminating and cleaning operating rooms, sterile supply room, and equipment according to established procedures. 
• Serving as a resource/reference to surgical team with regards to surgical equipment. 

Potential Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday

Compensation: $20 -$22 / hr based on skill set, and experience  

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment.

The Benefits Continue To Grow:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

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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.