Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant

MedVet • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

MedVet is a fast-growing emergency and specialty veterinary provider with practices nationwide, offering advanced medical treatments and innovations. The Surgery Technician Assistant joins a collaborative clinical team and supports patient care in a fast-paced surgery department, with opportunities for training across multiple facets of the department and interaction with other hospital teams. The role requires strong communication to liaise between surgeons and clients and to deliver post-operative care instructions.

The position supports quality care and accurate documentation, provides oversight and care for stable patients, assists Veterinary Technicians with patient restraint, restocks clinical supplies, and maintains clean treatment areas and department laundry. The initial hiring range is $16–$21 per hour, based on skillset and experience. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen and background check. MedVet is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent client service skills and phone etiquette.
• Ability to multitask, self-motivate, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work successfully as a team member and autonomously.
• Sense of urgency and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively restrain patients.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive quality care.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Provide oversight and care for stable patients.
• Assist Veterinary Technicians with patient restraint.
• Restock supplies for clinical teams.
• Maintain clean treatment areas and manage department laundry needs.
• Communicate between surgeons and clients and deliver post-operative care instructions.

Benefits

• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• HSA, FSA, and Independent Care Spending.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Shift differentials and on-call pay.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet discounts and pet insurance.
• Elective short-term disability, life, and accident insurance, and company-paid long-term disability.
• Continuing education opportunities and assistance program.

What This Job Offers

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