Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Disability insurance (short-term and, 

Life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Veterinary Eye Institute (VEI), part of the MedVet family, seeks a dedicated Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant in Plano, TX. You will support the ophthalmology team with patient assessments, ocular testing, and perioperative care while assisting in surgeries and dispensing medications as needed.

The role requires fast-paced precision, strong math for drug calculations, and a willingness to learn ophthalmology-specific conditions and treatments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior veterinary experience required, ophthalmology experience desired.
• Proficient in drug calculations (dose, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexibility with work hours including overtime when needed.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Able to stay task-focused for long shifts (up to 10 hours).
• Keen to learn ophthalmology-specific diseases and medications.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize caseload and patient care and prepare and check charts for paperwork.
• Obtain vitals and perform ocular testing
• Assist with surgical procedures
• Prepare, call in or create written prescriptions
• Compute drug dosages and administer injections/fluids
• Monitor anesthesia equipment and vital signs during procedures
• Post-surgical patient care and recovery
• Maintain OR, equipment and instruments (cleaning, sterilizing, organizing)
• Perform client follow-up calls

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Drug calculation

Anesthesia monitoring

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Eye Institute (VEI) a MedVet Partner, is the leading veterinarian owned and led network of stand-alone ophthalmology practices. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. We treat things like cataracts, glaucoma, uveitis, ulcers, sudden blindness, and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team

We are looking for: Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

Schedule: M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm

The Ophthalmology team is unique in that it specializes in appointment-based patient care, as well as assisting and preparing for surgeries. Ophthalmology is a fast-paced service with a high caseload, alternating between appointment and surgery days. You could assist with tonometry, corneal stains, Schirmer tear testing, as well as TPRs and chemical ablations.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

Who are you:

• High school diploma of equivalent
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous ophthalmology 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
• Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate needs inter & intra-departmentally
• Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes up to 10 hours per day
• Eager to learn more about diseases and medication specific to ophthalmology

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Vision and Dental
• 401k with employer match
• Elective short-term disability and company paid long term disability
• Elective Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts

Come as you are. VEI 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.

VEI does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.