Ophthalmology Vet Assistant — Part Time, Fast-Paced Care

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials & On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced clinic. This part-time role supports appointment-based care, assists in surgeries, and performs ocular testing and routine duties.

You will prioritize patient care, restrain during exams, and assist with venipuncture, catheter placement and prescriptions. Training in anesthesia and cross-department coordination is available.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required, ophthalmology experience is a plus.
• Strong calculation skills for drugs, CRIs, unit conversions, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize caseload and prepare charts for paperwork.
• Restrain and assist during examinations.
• Obtain vitals and perform ocular testing.
• Assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement and surgeries.
• Opportunity for training in anesthesia and sedation.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Ophthalmology experience

Calculations

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Job description

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced clinic. This part-time role supports appointment-based care, assists in surgeries, and performs ocular testing and routine duties.

You will prioritize patient care, restrain during exams, and assist with venipuncture, catheter placement and prescriptions. Training in anesthesia and cross-department coordination is available.