Neurology Veterinary Assistant
Innovetive Petcare
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- Pay
- $18 to $20
- an hour
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 5 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Innovetive Petcare
Veterinary · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience Surgery, specialty, emergency, or anesthesia experience is highly desirable
- Strong patient handling and restraint skills
- Understanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Willingness to learn advanced neurological and surgical procedures and specialty medicine
What you need
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with consultations, procedures, and patient care
- Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, scrubbing, and surgical site preparation
- Set up and maintain sterile surgical suites and equipment Assist with patient induction, recovery, and monitoring under veterinary supervision
- Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, packs, and supplies
- Support diagnostic procedures including radiographs, MRIs, CT preparation, sample collection, and laboratory submissions
- Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions
- Ensure treatment and surgical areas remain clean, organized, and properly stocked
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
Key skills
patient handlingrestraint skillsaseptic techniquesurgical preparationcommunicationattention to detail
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Perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Continued education and training
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Veterinary Assistant – NeurologyAre you passionate about veterinary medicine and interested in advancing your skills in a surgical specialty environment? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our growing surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists, credentialed technicians, and veterinary professionals providing advanced surgical care to pets and their families. Position Details: Full-time schedule: four, 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday with occasional rotating SaturdaysDedicated to our neurology department. Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments. As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care throughout the surgical process, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with consultations, procedures, and patient care Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, scrubbing, and surgical site preparation Set up and maintain sterile surgical suites and equipment Assist with patient induction, recovery, and monitoring under veterinary supervisionPrepare and maintain surgical instruments, packs, and supplies Support diagnostic procedures including radiographs, MRIs, CT preparation, sample collection, and laboratory submissions Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition Administer medications and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions Ensure treatment and surgical areas remain clean, organized, and properly stocked Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes Skills Knowledge and ExpertiseMinimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience Surgery, specialty, emergency, or anesthesia experience is highly desirable Strong patient handling and restraint skills Understanding of aseptic technique and surgical preparation preferredAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentExcellent communication and organizational skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to patient safetyWillingness to learn advanced neurological and surgical procedures and specialty medicine BenefitsCompetitive compensation ($18-20/h)Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid parental leave Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Continued education and training opportunities Every day presents new opportunities to assist with complex and rewarding cases, support patients through life-changing procedures, and work with cutting-edge surgical equipment and techniques. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who enjoy hands-on patient care, precision, and being part of a highly collaborative medical team dedicated to exceptional outcomes.