JobsUSAVeterinary Surgery Assistant, AESC
Company : Ethos Veterinary Health
Location : Parker, CO, 80134
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Administrative Assistance
Occupation : Assistant
Job Details
Veterinary Surgery Assistant
Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. The AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team.
About the Role: The Surgery Assistant supports the Surgeons and Technicians by preparing the surgery service for animals receiving surgery, proper restraint of animals for treatments, assisting in safe transportation of anesthetized patients, supporting the Surgeon with surgical procedures, and preparing surgical packs for surgery. Communicates with DVM's and Technicians to coordinate equipment and procedure timelines for their patients.
Compensation: $18 - $24 depending on experience
Anticipated Schedule: Full Time Mondays - Thursdays 7:30am-5:30pm
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the Technician with induction to include assisting in intubation and placing monitoring on patients.
- Clean, organize and maintain the pack-n-prep area. Including putting together and wrapping surgical packs, cleaning and organizing instruments.
- Set up and take down OR's
- Help prepare patients for their surgical procedures
- Prep and maintain surgical equipment to include sterilizers.
- Maintain cleanliness of all operating rooms, flipping and cleaning between surgeries.
- Circulate in procedures opening instruments and packs with sterile technique.
- Performs animal restraint for blood draws, catheter placement, and pre-medicating patients.
- Assists as surgical scrub nurse in a variety of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
- Facilitates the appropriate stocking of pack and prep, treatment and operating rooms.
- Run an appointment column that includes taking a proper medical history, interpreting medical records and obtaining vitals.
- Perform diagnostic radiographs alongside a technician.
- Maintains cleanliness of the hospital and the department.
- Other duties as directed
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 1 year of animal experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience as a veterinary assistant with job responsibilities that required animal restraint and taking radiographs
- Experience in a surgical setting
- Knowledge of EasyVet or similar medical record systems.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family covered.
- 401(k) with Matching to help you plan for your future.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional personal and professional support.
- Continuing Education (CE): Annual CE hours to advance your skills. CE allowance for training and certifications.
- Uniform Allowance to ensure you're always prepared.
- Shift Differential Pay for added compensation.
- Generous paid time off, including: Sick Days Vacation Days Bereavement Leave
- Holiday Premium Pay for working during special times of the year.
- On-Call Incentives for additional opportunities.
- License Reimbursement for required certifications.
- Referral Program to reward you for helping us grow our team.
Why Choose AESC? Work alongside a compassionate, dedicated team of veterinary professionals. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Make a direct impact on the lives of pets and their families during critical times. Receive continuous training and growth opportunitieswe're passionate about teaching! Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply Submit your application online. Reviews will begin immediately. We can't wait to welcome you to the AESC family!
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