Surgery Veterinary Assistant

MedVet•Vancouver, WA

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

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 Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7am-4:30pm 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