Cardiology Veterinary Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Cardiology Veterinary Doctor Coordinator to join our dynamic and collaborative team at MedVet. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple specialties and to continuously enhance your expertise in advanced cardiology procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports specific doctors for a given shift; may support different doctors within a department at different times
• Ensures follow through of departmental workflow for the supported doctor(s)
• Collaborates on scheduling of consults, transfers, and diagnostics
• Delegates team responsibilities as appropriate to team members (rounding cases, planning and managing diagnostic scheduling and information, etc.)
• Acts as point of contact for referral partner transfers/inquiries if doctor is unavailable
• Provides departmental client communication for cases (i.e. concerns, care plan discussions, Q&A in absence of doctor, etc.)
• Drafts medical record documentation for supported doctor(s). Creates initial patient history, documents/gathers initial vital statistics and treatment orders, scribes referral letter and discharge/dismissal letter for doctor review.
• Maintains monitoring of e-mails and voicemails for doctor(s)
• Aids in and ensures completion of outpatient procedures as required by doctor(s) (bandage changes, post-operative radiographs, diagnostic samples, medication administration, etc.)
• May escort outpatient clients to and from exam rooms and prepare/maintain exam rooms
• Acts as a mentor or trainer for team members
• Coordinates and delegates prescription refills to team members

Requirements

Prior veterinary experience required, previous emergency 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

Perks and Benefits

• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.