Surgery Veterinary Assistant
Surgery Veterinary Assistant
Proposed Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts Mon-Fri with one weekday off. Some on-call required.
This role has a hiring range of $17.00-28.00/hr based on experience.
- 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
- Prepare 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
- Open, turn over and clean operating rooms, as well as cleaning instruments and wrapping packs
What you’ll do:
- 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
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
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
Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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
Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
Company Information
Come as you are.
MedVet is an equal opportunity employer.
We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.
MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.