Senior Veterinary Assistant
Core
Senior Veterinary Assistant supporting spay/neuter surgery and primary pet care for cats and dogs in underserved communities.
Role type
Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA)
Builds
Spay/neuter surgeries and primary care services for community animals
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal welfare
Required skills
animal handling (cats, dogs), surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, medical record entry, low-stress handling techniques, sterilization of instruments, client communication, diagnostic testing support
Preferred skills
Fear Free® Shelter certification, bilingual Spanish, experience in hoarding cases
Technologies
digital databases, anesthesia machines, pulse oximeters, scales
Responsibilities
Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients; prepare animals for surgery; sterilize surgical instruments; communicate medical concepts to clients; assist with patient exams and diagnostic testing; maintain pre-operative and operating room areas
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC