Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant

Stryker Corporation; Williston (VT); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Generous paid time off and flexible S

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) in Vermont seeks a veterinary assistant for our Ophthalmology department. The role is full- or part-time and focuses on sterile prep, instrument handling, and supporting surgical care while coordinating daily appointment flow.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, upbeat, able to work independently or with the team, and willing to participate in cross-department training. Training is available, and holiday coverage is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred but not required, and other work in animal care or surgical assistance will be considered.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail orientation

Sterile field setup

Surgical assistance

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surgical instrument prep

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/

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up 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

Perks for Your Pets Too!

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

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals2 with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions. Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.

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

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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