Cardiology Veterinary Assistant

MedVet Associates, Ltd; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA / FSA

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Disability & Life Insurance

Education Assistance

Career Growth

Job summary

MedVet is seeking a Cardiology Veterinary Assistant in New Orleans to join a fast-growing emergency and specialty team. You will liaise between our cardiologists and clients, assist with procedures, and help coordinate patient care in a busy hospital.

The role requires prior veterinary experience (cardiology preferred) and strong math skills for medication calculations. You will contribute to education, scheduling, and ensuring the highest quality of care while supporting a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Cardiology experience is desirable.
• Strong math skills for calculations and CRIs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiology procedures and plan echocardiography, thoracentesis, and related interventions.
• Assist with appointments, collect histories, medical records, invoicing and daily service flow.
• Obtain blood pressure and ECGs.
• Educate clients on cardiology disease processes.
• Support the cardiology team and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Cardiology experience

Calculations

Job description

MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more!We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

We are looking for:

Cardiology Veterinary Assistant

Proposed work schedule;

Tues-Thur (Cardio) 7a-5p, Sat (Nursing) 6a-3p

Our Cardiology department collaborates with multiple specialties across the hospital. You will have the opportunity to continuously expand your knowledge and skillset of in advanced cardiology procedures. You can expect to liaison between our Cardiologists and clients, assist with client education and scheduling, as well as manage patient appointments.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in patient procedures such as: echocardiography, thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, and multiple types of interventional cardiology procedures.
• Assist with appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc., as well as organize and manage daily service flow
• Obtain blood pressure and ECGs.
• Client education on the many different cardiology disease processes
• Drive the MedVet Experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care
• Inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete

Who you are:

• Prior veterinary experience required, cardiology 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 include:

• 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
• 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

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.