Surgery Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team. We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates. We are looking for: Surgery Veterinary Assistant Our Surgery team is a fast-paced environment, perfect for veterinary professionals that are looking for training in multiple facets of the department and interaction with the other teams in the hospital. This team requires strong communication skills to liaison between surgeons and clients and deliver post-operative care instructions. This role is about more than just the technical aspects of veterinary care. It's about showing compassion, leading with empathy, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Prior veterinary experience required, previous surgery experience desired
- Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess a Veterinary Medication Clerk License or the ability to obtain one upon receiving an offer of employment
Nice To Haves
- previous surgery experience desired
Responsibilities
- Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc
- Fill medications, enter charges and maintain accurate medical records, schedule appointments
- Create patient releases, navigate client conversations around treatment plans and financial obligations
- Prep patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing and positioning, assisting with intubation and radiographs
- Proficiently perform blood draws and submit bloodwork
- Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
- Opening, turning over and cleaning operating rooms, as well as cleaning instruments and wrapping packs
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental coverage
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for a healthy work-life balance.
- Competitive Shift Differentials and On-Call Pay on top of base rate
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discounts
- Elective Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
