Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Surgery

The Surgery team at MedVet is a fast-paced environment designed for technicians who are eager to gain experience across various aspects of the department and interact with other teams within the hospital. This position requires strong communication skills to liaise between surgeons and clients and to deliver post-operative care instructions.

• 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 clean instruments and wrap packs

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

Perks and 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

Career Growth

• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities

About MedVet

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations such as chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology, and much more. We are committed to fostering a team environment where our technicians can live out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.