Ophthalmology Vet Tech — Fast-Paced Eye Care & Surgeries

MedVet; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Short-term disability

Job summary

Veterinary Eye Institute (VEI), a MedVet Partner, is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant to join its collaborative clinical team in Plano, Texas. The role supports appointment-based patient care and surgeries, including tonometry, staining, tear testing, and pharmacologic administration.

Responsibilities include patient chart prep, vitals, assisting surgeries, prescribing support, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience required with ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Strong ability to perform ocular testing and drug calculations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, appointment-based surgical setting.
• Willingness to learn diseases and medications specific to ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize caseload and patient care and prepare and check charts for appropriate paperwork
• Obtain vitals and perform ocular testing
• Assist with surgical procedures
• Prepare, call in or create written prescriptions
• Knowledge of various routes of drug administration and ability to calculate and administer injections and fluids
• Anesthesia monitoring (placing monitoring equipment, understanding and ability to evaluate values, manually monitor patient if necessary)
• Pre/Post-Surgical patient care and patient recovery
• Maintaining surgical OR, equipment and instruments including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing and organizing
• Perform client call backs

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Veterinary experience

Drug calculations

Fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Eye Institute (VEI), a MedVet Partner, is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant to join its collaborative clinical team in Plano, Texas. The role supports appointment-based patient care and surgeries, including tonometry, staining, tear testing, and pharmacologic administration.

Responsibilities include patient chart prep, vitals, assisting surgeries, prescribing support, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.