Surgery Veterinary Assistant
Most hospitals say they care about culture. We designed ours.
Apex Vets is an independently owned emergency & specialty hospital built on what we call the Apex Climb—a team-first approach where no one climbs alone. We operate like a rope team: we support each other, communicate clearly, and move forward together, especially when things get hard.
We believe great medicine comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and proud of the work they do.
What Makes This Role Different
You’re not here to “just help.”
You're here to be a true clinical partner in specialty surgery.
We train, coach, and develop our assistants with intention. Growth here isn’t accidental—it’s expected. You’ll be supported, but you’ll also be challenged to step up, learn fast, and contribute to the team’s success.
What You’ll Do
You'll help drive patient care in a fast-paced specialty surgery environment:
- Prepare and manage patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Perform patient assessments and recognize changes in condition
- Place and maintain IV catheters
- Administer medications and treatments
- Perform blood draws and run diagnostics
- Prepare patients for anesthesia and assist with induction and intubation
- Monitor anesthesia and recognize and communicate changes in patient status
- Manage anesthetic recovery and provide postoperative nursing care
- Calculate and administer fluids, medications, and CRIs
- Prepare patients and surgical suites for procedures
- Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgical procedures
- Provide wound care and bandaging
- Maintain accurate medical and anesthesia records
- Communicate effectively with doctors, teammates, and clients
This is hands-on, advanced specialty surgery and nursing care.