Surgery Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
MedVet is a rapidly expanding Emergency and Specialty provider with practices across the nation, dedicated to offering advanced medical treatments and innovative care to patients, including chemotherapy, radiation, cardiac ablations, glaucoma treatments, and physical rehabilitation. The company fosters a culture built on core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion. The Surgery team operates in a fast-paced environment, providing an excellent opportunity for technicians seeking comprehensive training across various departmental facets and extensive interaction with other hospital teams. This role demands strong communication skills to effectively liaise between surgeons and clients, as well as to deliver clear post-operative care instructions.
Requirements
- Prior veterinary experience required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
- 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, assist 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
- HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
- 401k 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
