Veterinary Surgical Lead Doctor's Assistant at Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital – San Luis Obispo, California

Core Responsibilities

-Lead daily surgery-service flow: patient prep, anesthetic monitoring, scrub-in,

recovery, and post-op care.

-Imaging & Scrub-Tech Duties: assist with radiographs, CT, fluoroscopy, and sterile

instrument management.

-Generate and review surgical estimates, SOPs; communicate clearly with clients and

referring veterinarians.

-Schedule procedures, diagnostics, and follow-ups; maintain accurate records and

prescription refills.

-Mentor and cross-train Doctor’s Assistants and support staff; foster a positive,

collaborative culture.

-Adapt to service and hospital needs—including occasional cross-coverage for other

departments.

-Uphold a clean, safe, organized treatment environment and model our standards of

patient care.

-Cross training within the surgery department and across services is expected.

During slower periods within the surgery service it is expected that other services

will be assisted.

Note: Additional duties reasonably related to the surgery, imaging, or other hospital services

may be assigned as hospital needs grow and change.

Full-time, four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday – Thursday) Your position’s duties and scheduled work hours may be adjusted from time to time based on the operational needs of Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital. This may include working hours outside of your regular schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We appreciate your flexibility and commitment to supporting the hospital’s success.

Cerro Alto is privately owned and purpose-built to nurture staff growth. We encourage self-directed learning, inter-departmental cross-training, and open communication. A willingness to help colleagues, maintain optimism under pressure, and uphold our standard of kindness is essential.