Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician

MedVet • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative, driven veterinary technician to join its Surgery team. The team works in a fast-paced environment and offers training across multiple facets of the department, along with interaction with other hospital teams. The role requires strong communication skills to coordinate between surgeons and clients and to provide post-operative care instructions.

The technician supports surgical patient care and department operations, including preparing patients for surgery, assisting with procedures, maintaining records, coordinating appointments and discharges, and preparing and cleaning operating rooms and instruments. The position also involves client conversations about treatment plans and financial obligations.

The proposed schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with daily hours varying between 7 a.m.–5 p.m., 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and 9 a.m.–7 p.m. MedVet employment is dependent on passing a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• Prior veterinary experience required.
• Proficiency in calculations, including drug calculations, constant rate infusions, and unit conversions.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous surgery experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, maintain medical records, invoice, and discharge patients.
• Fill medications, enter charges, maintain accurate medical records, and schedule appointments.
• Create patient releases and discuss treatment plans and financial obligations with clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing, and positioning; assist with intubation and radiographs.
• Perform blood draws and submit bloodwork.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Open, turn over, and clean operating rooms; clean instruments and wrap packs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• Elective short-term disability and company-paid long-term disability
• Elective life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Shift differentials and on-call pay
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discounts and pet insurance
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program
• Career growth and personal development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed