Surgery Veterinary Technician

MedVet • Huntersville, NC

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About The Position

MedVet is a fast-growing emergency and specialty provider with practices nationwide, delivering advanced medical treatments and innovations. The Surgery Veterinary Technician joins a fast-paced surgery team and may receive training in multiple facets of the department while interacting with other hospital teams. The role requires strong communication skills to liaise between surgeons and clients and to provide post-operative care instructions. The technician supports patient care and surgery preparation, client interactions, scheduling, medical records, and operating-room maintenance.

Requirements

• Prior veterinary experience.
• 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

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Previous surgery experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, maintain medical records, handle invoicing, 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 them; 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.
• Communicate between surgeons and clients and provide post-operative care instructions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Vision and dental benefits.
• 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