Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match to 4% after

Generous paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is seeking a veterinary assistant for our Ophthalmology department. The ideal candidate is upbeat, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining a sterile field for top-notch surgical care.

The role involves sterile instrument prep, surgical setup and cleanup, assisting with appointment flow and patient handling, and client communication. Training is available; one year of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and able to maintain a sterile field.
• Ability to assist with surgical prep and instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Sterile park and prep of surgical instruments, surgical prep, setup, and cleanup.
• Assist with daily appointment flow and patient handling.
• Field client communications.

Skills

Detail oriented

Sterile technique

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a full or part-time veterinary assistant to our Ophthalmology department.

The Ophthalmology team at BEVS is a close-knit group of quality-focused veterinary professionals. The ideal candidate is someone who is upbeat, enjoys detail oriented tasks, and strives to create a sterile field and optimal environment for topnotch surgical care. This person needs to be able to handle tasks independently while also working closely as a team with the veterinarians and technicians. Main job duties will include sterile park and prep of surgical instruments, surgical prep, setup, and cleanup, assisting with daily appointment flow and patient handling, and fielding client communications.

At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred, and training is available for the right candidate. Because BEVS is a multidepartment hospital, additional training opportunities exist in the Emergency & Critical Care department, and some holiday coverage is required to support the team.

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont’s only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital and we provide a level of care you simply won’t find anyplace else in the state. From expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day to advanced veterinary specialty and referral services—including dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery—BEVS animal hospital is a trusted partner not only to you and your pet, but also to the region’s primary care veterinarians. https://bevsvt.com/

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) witha totalcompany matchup to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care:Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics:Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition:Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance:Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred but not required, and other work in animal care or surgical assistance will be considered

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

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