Recovery Care- Veterinary Assistant Days

Madison Veterinary Specialists; Monona (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K match

CE allowance

Pet discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Madison Veterinary Specialists is a 24/7 emergency, specialty and critical care facility that partners with family veterinarians to provide compassionate care to companion animals.

The role focuses on surgical inpatient support, record keeping, and client communication in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth and a benefits package including medical insurance and 401K match.

Qualifications

• Surgical veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Minimum pet care experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Surgery inpatient treatments including vitals, pain assessment, feeding, and medication administration under supervision.
• Record keeping of medical records per protocols.
• Provide client updates and coordinate release times with clients.
• Prepare operating rooms and assist with turnover between procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Monona, WI 53713

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Madison Veterinary Specialists is a growing 24/7 comprehensive, state of the art emergency, specialty and critical care facility that partners with family veterinarians to provide compassionate care to companion animals.

Work Environment

Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency provides a fast‑paced and collaborative environment. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of medical care along with excellent customer service. We offer internal training for each position with competitive wages and benefits packages including medical insurance, flexible scheduling, a 401K match plan, uniforms, and continuing education allowance, as well as discounted pricing for your pet’s care. Wage commensurate with skill and experience.

Primary Surgery Inpatient Veterinary Assistant responsibilities

• Surgery Inpatient Treatments – obtaining TPR’s, pain assessment, walking, feeding and administering medications (injectable and oral) while consulting with the supervising technician or veterinarian of any abnormalities.
• Record Keeping – creating and documenting medical records per MVS protocols.
• Client Communication – providing clients with updates on their pet, establishing release times, and answering or funneling any questions they have to the appropriate party.
• Release Appointments – finalizing preparations to release a Surgery patient from the hospital. Review the take home instructions with the client, as well as, answering any additional questions.

Secondary Surgery Inpatient Veterinary Assistant responsibilities

• Inventory – reviewing all items on the floor and ensuring they are properly stocked both in the patient prep area and in all operating rooms.
• Clinic Maintenance – deep cleaning and inspection of all working spaces within the department.
• Technical Skills – patient restraint, blood draws, catheter placements, running laboratory tests, preparing patients for procedure.
• Pack & Prep – turning over operating rooms for the next procedure, cleaning & assembling packs and instruments to be sterilized for use.

Benefits

• Quartz health insurance, Delta Dental & Vision
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• FSA participation opportunity
• 401K Safe Harbor participation opportunity with company matching percentage
• Professional CE allowance
• Generous employee pet discount
• Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Previous surgical veterinary assistant experience is preferred. At a minimum previous pet experience is required.
• Ability to work independently with diverse teams.
• Ability to prioritize animal safety, care acuity, and client needs.
• Completion of 4 years of high school or equivalent degree is required.
• Physical: Must have the strength and stamina to work on feet throughout shift and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ergonomic: An employee in this position must be capable of safely working in environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials, infectious and zoonotic diseases.
• Other: An employee in this position must have a strong sense of helping clients and caring for animals and to assist with emergency or critical‑care patients as needed. Maintain strict confidence regarding client and patient information. Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.