Job Description

Kelly is hiring a Surgical Vet Assistant (SVA) for one of our medical device clients in Cincinnati, Ohio.

• Schedule : On site –Monday through Friday day shift
• Pay: $18-23 an hour Depending on experience
• long term contract with enhanced benefits: eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, 401K, and annual performance reviews

**Looking for someone who aspires to be an SVT

• Not a lot of hands on with the animals
• Assisting with set up for surgeries
• Inventory /tear down of surgery rooms
• In room during surgery
• Animals used swine, goats, sheep, and some canines

Responsibilities:

• This position will work closely with the surgical and anesthesia teams that consist of licensed veterinary technicians, Surgical Research Specialists, veterinarians, and veterinary surgeons.
• Provide veterinary assistance in preparing for and conducting survival, non-survival (acute), and inanimate labs.
• Ensure that lab areas, including surgical suites and surgical support areas, are set-up and supplied with appropriate instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Ensure that lab areas, including surgical suites and support areas, are restored to proper order at the conclusion of labs. This may include appropriately disposing of single-use items, putting away lab equipment, and washing reusable instrumentation.
• Assist the surgical team
• Pulling items for sterile surgeries
• Opening sterile back tables
• Circulating during surgery
• Assist in the running of blood tests in-house and preparing samples to ship to outside labs.
• Adherence to research protocol and SOP requirements for survival and acute lab procedures.
• Maintain lab and instrumentation sterility in compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping in compliance with GLP, SOP and protocol requirements.
• Quality-check (QC) appropriate documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental procedures.
• Participate in required annual health surveillance program (including the completion of blood-borne pathogen training and respirator fit testing).
• Participate in quarterly audit reviews to maintain regulatory and departmental compliance.
• Receive schedule assignments and identifies gaps and proactively notifies management of conflicts.
• Assist in surgical activities as needed once training has been completed.
• Assist with inventory as needed.
• Assist Materials and Equipment Assistant as needed.
• Act as equipment owner when designated.
• Interact with internal and external partners and regulatory agencies as needed.

Qualifications (Skills & Competencies)

• Ability to understand and precisely follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Meticulous eye for detail; able to spot minor discrepancies/errors and immediately act to correct them
• Able to set priorities and use time wisely to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organization skills
• Safety-minded in the way you organize your workspace and conduct yourself

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