Fairfax Animal Hospital - Veterinary Surgical Assistant
VetEvolve · Falls Church, Virginia
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days VetEvolve's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 19% of VetEvolve's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at VetEvolve
- high 133 stale, 3 reposted of 135 open
- Hiring momentum
- 169 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from VetEvolve's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for VetEvolve.
About this role
The Veterinary Surgical Assistant at Fairfax Animal Hospital will support surgical and urgent care services by preparing patients for surgery, maintaining sterile environments, monitoring patients during procedures, and assisting with post-operative recovery. The role also involves supporting veterinarians during urgent cases, ensuring effective communication with team members and clients, and maintaining cleanliness in surgical areas.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of VetEvolve as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 1–2 years of veterinary assistant experience, preferably in surgical or urgent care settings
- Strong understanding of sterile technique and surgical support procedures
- Comfortable handling urgent/emergency cases with calm and confidence
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods
Nice to have
- Familiarity with ezyVet and SmartFlow is a plus
Worth weighing
- Part-time role may limit hours and benefits compared to full-time positions
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
- No specific salary or compensation details provided
Summarised from VetEvolve's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by VetEvolve on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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